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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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
Beyond purchases, consumers engaged with brands through profile completions, recycling initiatives, and quizzes, which grew by 454% over the BFCM weekend according to LoyaltyLion data from over 4000 stores.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Speaking to a crowd of indie producers, Gainor, who has worked on the likes of Red One, Nickel Boys and The Idea of You, was quizzed on the soft skills needed to survive and thrive in today’s business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Ashton says that’s changing, thanks in part to initiatives like Cooler Moments, which helps women access educational resources, take quizzes and gain better understanding about their treatment options for managing VMS.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
Beyond purchases, consumers engaged with brands through profile completions, recycling initiatives, and quizzes, which grew by 454% over the BFCM weekend according to LoyaltyLion data from over 4000 stores.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
Speaking to a crowd of indie producers, Gainor, who has worked on the likes of Red One, Nickel Boys and The Idea of You, was quizzed on the soft skills needed to survive and thrive in today’s business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Quiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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