Meaning of the word "even the score" in English

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even the score

US /ˈiːvən ðə skɔr/
UK /ˈiːvən ðə skɔr/
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Idiom

1.

to get revenge on someone for something they did to you

Example:
After losing the last game, they were determined to even the score in the rematch.
He felt he had to even the score after his rival cheated him.
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