scorer

Definition

The official record-keeper in sports who documents every point, goal, or wicket with the solemnity of a battlefield correspondent. Without this person, competitive arguments would last forever.

Example Usage

The scorer called a timeout to verify whether that three-pointer actually left the shooter's hands before the buzzer.

Source: Common sports terminology

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