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- [kwiz]
- /kwɪz/
- /kwɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwiz]
- /kwɪz/
Definitions of quiz word
- noun plural quiz an informal test or examination of a student or class. 1
- noun plural quiz a questioning. 1
- noun plural quiz a practical joke; a hoax. 1
- noun plural quiz Chiefly British. an eccentric, often odd-looking person. 1
- verb with object quiz to examine or test (a student or class) informally by questions. 1
- verb with object quiz to question closely: The police quizzed several suspects. 1
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Origin of quiz
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85 in sense “odd person”; 1840-50 for def 1; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Quiz
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quiz popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
quiz usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quiz
noun quiz
- test — Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
- puzzle — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- game — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
- competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
verb quiz
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- interrogate — to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- cross-examine — When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given.
- interview — a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
- examine — Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
Antonyms for quiz
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