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
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Rather than multiple-choice responses, the assessments prioritize critical thinking, problem-solving and written explanations.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 9 Oct. 2025
Her judgment still rings true: medical school in particular is a land of multiple-choice questions, where everything a student must know (and, implicitly, the value of the student herself) is thought to be quantifiable.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.
—J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Word and Language Tasks Participants are offered word pairs to identify a connection, or multiple-choice definitions to test vocabulary.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 9 Oct. 2025
Her judgment still rings true: medical school in particular is a land of multiple-choice questions, where everything a student must know (and, implicitly, the value of the student herself) is thought to be quantifiable.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.
—J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Word and Language Tasks Participants are offered word pairs to identify a connection, or multiple-choice definitions to test vocabulary.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Multiple-choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple-choice. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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