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The number of points that someone has achieved in a game, test, or competition. It serves as a measure of performance.
Mit der maximalen Punktzahl hat sie den Wettbewerb gewonnen.
With the maximum score, she won the competition.
The word is made up of 'der Punkt' (the point) and 'die Zahl' (the number). So it literally describes the 'number of points.'
Um den Test zu bestehen, braucht man eine hohe Punktzahl.
To pass the test, you need a high score.
In connection with 'Punktzahl' (score), the verbs 'erreichen' (to achieve), 'erzielen' (to score/achieve), or 'haben' (to have) are often used.
Die Mannschaft hat in diesem Spiel eine sehr gute Punktzahl erzielt.
The team achieved a very good score in this game.
To evaluate a performance, adjectives like 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), or 'maximal' (maximum) are often used before 'Punktzahl' (score).
Für die Zulassung zum Studium ist eine Mindestpunktzahl erforderlich.
A minimum score is required for admission to the degree program.
result
The Ergebnis of a test can generally refer to the performance achieved, such as a grade or score. Punktzahl, by contrast, specifically states how many points were achieved. Use Punktzahl for a specific number and Ergebnis for the result as a whole.
Die Punktzahl im Test lag bei 92 von 100 Punkten.
The score on the test was 92 out of 100 points.
Das Ergebnis des Tests war eine sehr gute Note.
The result of the test was a very good grade.
