overscore

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transitive verb

: to score over : obliterate by scoring

overscore

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noun

: a line drawn over a word, letter, or figure

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

over entry 1 + score

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“Overscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overscore. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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