die Punktzahl
Translation
score, number of points, point total
Examples
Er erreichte die höchste Punktzahl im Test.
He achieved the highest score in the test.
Was war die maximale Punktzahl?
What was the maximum score?
Grammar Patterns
to achieve a (high/low) score ((eine hohe/niedrige Punktzahl erreichen)) He achieved the highest score in the test.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ergebnis (result), Score, Punktestand (points tally)
Etymology
Composed of 'Punkt' (point) and 'Zahl' (number). Literally the 'point number'.
Memory Tips
This word simply means the final 'number of points' in a test or game. It's easy to remember as a direct combination.