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quiz
/kwɪz/
short test or set of questions
The teacher gave us a quick quiz at the start of class.
A short test was given to assess understanding.
informal
A short test or set of questions designed to assess knowledge or understanding.
She aced the pop quiz on Friday.
She did very well on an unexpected short test.
Often used in educational settings or casual contexts.
informal
A game or competition involving questions, often for entertainment.
We played a fun quiz about movies last night.
We participated in a game where we answered movie-related questions.
Common in pub quizzes, TV shows, and social gatherings.
Collocations
pop quizan unexpected short testquiz showa TV or radio program featuring questions and answersquiz nighta social event where people answer questions for fun
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Common Usage
'Quiz' is often used in both educational and casual contexts. It can refer to a short test or a fun game.
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Pronunciation
In British English, 'quiz' is pronounced with a long 'i' sound (/kwɪz/), while in American English, it may be pronounced with a short 'i' sound (/kwɪz/).
Word Origin
Originated from the Latin word 'quis' meaning 'who,' used in questions. Popularized in English in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
The word 'quiz' can refer to both formal assessments and informal games. In British English, it is often pronounced with a long 'i' sound (/kwɪz/), while in American English, it may be pronounced with a short 'i' sound (/kwɪz/).
Word Breakdown
quiz
a short test or set of questions
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