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   quiz

   /kwɪz/

   noun

   • 1. a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment: "a sports quiz" Similar test of knowledgecompetitionpanel gamequiz gamequiz show
   • ▪ an act of questioning someone: "the model is to face a police quiz over claims her dogs are intimidating ramblers" Similar interrogationquestioningcross-examinationcross-questioninginterviewcatechismexaminationinformal:grillingpumpingthe third degree
   • ▪ an informal written test or examination given to students.

   verb

   • 1. ask (someone) questions: "four men have been quizzed about the murder"
   • ▪ give (a student or class) an informal test or examination.

   Word Origin mid 19th century (as a verb; originally US): possibly from quiz2, influenced by inquisitive.

   Scrabble Points: 22

   • Q

     10

   • U

     1

   • I

     1

   • Z

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