plural quizzes
1
: an eccentric person
2
3
: the act or action of quizzing
specifically
: a short oral or written test
quizzed; quizzing
quizzer
noun
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Examples of quiz in a Sentence
Noun
The teacher gave us a quiz on the material we studied yesterday.
always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production
Verb
quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class
hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Puzzles & Games Our daily crossword puzzles, which range from beginner-friendly to challenging, plus cryptics, quizzes, and other brain-teasing games.
—The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Take the quiz here … BAGGAGE BATTLES – Traveler's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate.
—Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
Order a Chinese wine, like a biodynamic Silver Heights Chardonnay from Ningxia, and quiz the sommelier on this growing grape-growing region.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
Puzzles & Games Our daily crossword puzzles, which range from beginner-friendly to challenging, plus cryptics, quizzes, and other brain-teasing games.
—The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Quiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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