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
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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Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Once a candidate applies for membership, a rule book is sent to the candidates and must pass an open book quiz.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Early on, the Oscar winner was quizzed on political affairs in her native U.S., and her answer was resolute.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Once a candidate applies for membership, a rule book is sent to the candidates and must pass an open book quiz.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Harrison is a notorious nutrition devotee and will occasionally begin conversations by quizzing friends on their health habits.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Early on, the Oscar winner was quizzed on political affairs in her native U.S., and her answer was resolute.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Quiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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