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- pronunciation:
- kwIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A quiz is a short test.
We're having a spelling quiz on Friday, so I am studying all the words we learned this week. |
| related words: |
examination, test |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
quizzes, quizzing, quizzed |
| definition 1: |
When someone quizzes you about something, they ask you questions to see how much you know.
Leo's teacher usually quizzes the students after they study something to see if they remember what they learned.- synonyms:
- examine, test
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| definition 2: |
When you quiz someone, you ask them questions to find out something.
Jaden's parents quizzed their older son after he came home very late on Saturday night.- synonyms:
- examine
- similar words:
- grill, press, pump, question
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| related words: |
ask |
| derivation: |
quizzer (n.) |
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