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Definition of "quiz" []
- To question closely or repeatedly; interrogate. (verb-transitive)
- To test the knowledge of by posing questions. See Synonyms at ask. (verb-transitive)
- Chiefly British To poke fun at; mock. (verb-transitive)
- A questioning or an inquiry. (noun)
- A short oral or written test. (noun)
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Use "quiz" in a sentence
- "He said, It is believed by many that the word quiz was made up in 1791 by a Dublin theater manager named Daly."
- "It seems like much of the quiz is about being ashamed of being online."
- "Part of the quiz is online and you can take it for yourself right here and see how you compare with Americans who took the quiz by gender, religious belief and education."