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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

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   What is a quiz?

   • A quiz is a game or competition in which someone tests your knowledge by asking you questions. We'll have a quiz after we visit the museum. If you are quizzed by someone about something, they ask you questions about it. He was quizzed about his income, debts and eligibility for state benefits.

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   What is the plural of quiz?

   • , plural quiz·zes. an informal test or examination of a student or class. a questioning. a practical joke; a hoax. Chiefly British. an eccentric, often odd-looking person. , quizzed, quiz·zing. to examine or test (a student or class) informally by questions. The police quizzed several suspects.

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   What is quiz noun?

   • (especially North American English) an informal test given to students Students should never miss a quiz or exam without notifying their class counselor. Definition of quiz noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is another word for quiz?

   • Other forms: quizzed; quizzing; quizzes A quiz is a short series of questions with a quick result. A magazine quiz might tell a reader if "he's into you," or a pop quiz in English class will let your teacher know how far you got (or didn't get) in last night's reading. As a verb, quiz means to ask a series of questions.

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   What does it mean if a student is quizzed?

   • , quizzed, quiz·zing. to examine or test (a student or class) informally by questions. The police quizzed several suspects. Chiefly British. to make fun of; ridicule; mock; chaff. obsolete. obsolete. obsolete. informal. obsolete. Completing the entire course takes about 11 hours—yes, quizzes are included.

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   Why do children take quizzes?

   • There are quizzes held in some schools, and the children who take part in them go home and try out the questions on their parents. They want to share in the good and bad of television, the serious and the trivial, the sport, the quizzes, the news and the soaps.

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