This is the 4314th most frequent Russian word.
баллами
"Баллами" means "points" or "scores" in the instrumental plural form in Russian.
Here, 'баллами' refers to 'points' in a reward or bonus system, used as a means of payment.
Я оплатил покупку бонусными баллами.
I paid for the purchase with bonus points.
In this sentence, 'баллами' signifies points given for achievements or good actions, and shows the transfer between individuals.
Ученики обменивались баллами за правильные ответы.
The students exchanged points for correct answers.
Here, the term 'баллами' pertains to scores or grades used to measure performance, provided in a standardized format.