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SCOREBOARDED 

Similar, but different, from scoreboard...

"SCOREBOARDED" denotes the essence of the bottom line, end result. Unlikes scoreboard, where the scoreboard is almost used as an excuse, scoreboarded has a meaning of accountibility, on all parts. The origin of this word comes from a combination of traditional "SCOREBOARD" shouts, but also, a touch of sportsmanship.

To be or have been "SCOREBOARDED" ultimately implies that a good competition was had, and that the user acknowledges this. One team was the victor, and the other was not, and that's that.

See also:
scoreboardedification
positive scoreboardedification
negative scoreboardedification

Futher information:
Caps optional, situational. Not using caps suggests a more passive, unemotional and mature manner of usage. All caps suggests the user is feeling a great deal of pride and enthusiasm in the victory, or perhaps loss if one is so inclined, yet still retains a quality of restraint because of the true definition of the word.
In the 2005 Alamo Bowl, the Michigan Wolverines were scoreboarded by the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It was a hard fought game, and both teams showed the potential to win. But when it was all said and done, one team had more points than the other, and a 32-28 victory went down in the history books.

That's right son, you got SCOREBOARDED! (frequently with a fist pound or other gesture of comradery)
SCOREBOARDED by I am you December 29, 2005
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Scoreboard Syndrome 

When a player in a videogame uses their superior score in a certain match as the authority and a way to absolve themselves from criticism from other players.
I told John that he needed to work on his AK-47 spray in a CS:GO match, but he shrugged it off and told me that he was doing better and therefore I can't speak about his AK-47 spray. Carl and I knew this was a classic case of the scoreboard syndrome.

scoreboard 

a technique for ending an arguement about numbers. Obviously the scoreboard will truly reflect who is winning, regardless of what the other party is saying. Scoreboard suggests that all that is really relevant are the cold hard numbers. If you have scoreboard then the facts/numbers are on your side and you can end the arguement by just pointing out to the other person to look at the scoreboard.
People complain that the Yankees have bought their World Series titles. Who cares? 26 world championships baby, SCOREBOARD!
scoreboard by the prophet March 25, 2003

Scoreboarding 

When someone keeps track of the number of times they do something before turning it around on you and use it against you.
Bob: I know you called the last 4 times before I called you back. Why are you always scoreboarding me? Mary: I'm not calling you again till you call me!
Scoreboarding by dbenn37 February 18, 2015

scoreboard complex 

When someone plays a game and must aim to be at the top of the scoreboard.
Ian has such a scoreboard complex! He has to get a high score every time he plays Tetris.

Scoreboard 

It is used in conversation when you believe (either truthfully or in your head) that you have won the argument or effectively made your point as a statement of completion and exuberence. Often spoken in a soft, high pitch tone to better commemorate its original usage in the Geico commercial with Billy King and the Caveman playing tennis.
"Dude, last night I completely laid the D on Kristen.
Scoreboard."
Scoreboard by comradeplatypus February 28, 2009

scoreboard injury 

The act of faking an injury in an athletic competition in which your team is losing by a lot so you don't have to play anymore.
Dad: I'm sorry your basketball game turned out so bad. But did you see the way Mary collapsed in the middle of the floor? It was an Academy Award-winning slow motion fall. Eyes rolled up to the ceiling with a slow spin to the floor. No one touched her!
Daughter: I know. Scoreboard injury. She had to lay there for a while to make it look good.
Dad: Well, at least the other girls on the team who care about playing got playing time.
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