multiple-choice

adjective

mul·​ti·​ple-choice ˈməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis 

1

: having several answers from which one is to be chosen

a multiple-choice question

2

: composed of multiple-choice questions

a multiple-choice test

Examples of multiple-choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is particularly important with multiple-choice questions. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Successive waves of education reforms have led districts to favor short passages over full books, the better to mimic multiple-choice reading-comprehension exams. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

The three-hour exam, which tests students on physics, chemistry and biology in a multiple-choice format, is among the country’s most punishing tests along with its engineering counterpart, the JEE, both demanding years of near-total devotion. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026

Test mixes up the answer types, offering multiple-choice questions and text entry (typing). — Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for multiple-choice

• choice
• voice
• rejoice

Kids Definition

multiple-choice

adjective

mul·​ti·​ple-choice

ˌməl-tə-pəl-ˈchȯis

1

: having several answers from which one is to be chosen

2

: made up of multiple-choice questions

a multiple-choice test