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- pronunciation:
- kwIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
quizzes, quizzing, quizzed |
| definition 1: |
to question so as to test students' learning, esp. informally and without prior notification.
- synonyms:
- examine, test
- similar words:
- catechize
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| definition 2: |
to examine or interrogate; press for information.
- synonyms:
- catechize, examine, interrogate
- similar words:
- cross-examine, grill, press, probe, pump, query, question, sound out
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| related words: |
ask, examine, inquire, interrogate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a usu. short test of learning, esp. one given informally and without prior notification.
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| definition 2: |
an act or instance of questioning.
- synonyms:
- questioning
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| related words: |
examination, test |
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| derivation: |
quizzer (n.) |
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