bonus-point

Supplementary scoring credit

Bonus-point functions as an adjective describing something that earns extra credit or additional favor beyond what's required: a bonus-point question on the exam, bonus-point behavior with the in-laws.

The noun form is usually two words: That answer gets a bonus point.

gaming

achievement

Accomplished goal or deed

completion · highscore · combo · multiplier · streak · collectible · secret · hidden · reward · objective

competition

tiebreaker

Contest deciding drawn competitors

  • advantageFavorable position or circumstance
  • edgeBoundary or sharpness
  • scoringEarning points in competition

judges · criteria · round · finalist · contestant · overtime · differential · standings · tournament · penalty

academic

participation

Act of taking part

quiz · assignment · homework · grading · rubric · curve · GPA · semester · teacher · classroom

loyalty

rewards

Benefits given for merit

accumulation · redemption · tier · status · perks · miles · cashback · earning · spending · promotion

Opposites
scoring type

bonus-pointpar

Expected stroke count

reward vs. penalty

bonus-pointdemerit

Punitive mark recorded

penalty · deduction · forfeit · sanction · fault

Family

bonus, bounty, bonanza, point, bonuses, punctuate

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G