plural quizzes
1
: an eccentric person
2
3
: the act or action of quizzing
specifically
: a short oral or written test
quizzed; quizzing
quizzer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of quiz in a Sentence
Noun
The teacher gave us a quiz on the material we studied yesterday.
always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production
Verb
quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class
hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements
Recent Examples on the Web
Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
Rakuten Viki will host a quiz in partnership with Duolingo, in which fans can test their knowledge of the Korean language for a chance to win prizes, including subscriptions for Super Duolingo and Rakuten Viki.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Nov. 2023
This personalized teacher stamp can be used to congratulate students on their tests, quizzes, or other assignments.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
Michigan State University issued an apology after images of Adolf Hitler were displayed on the video boards at its football stadium as part of a pregame quiz.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2023
How Found works First, take a personal pre-purchase quiz to see if the program will be right for you and how much your personalized weight loss plan will cost.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
Take this quiz to find out Sept. 17, 2023
Juan Mata has also experienced his fair share of struggles since emigrating from Matehuala, a city in the mountains of San Luís Potosí, in central Mexico.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
That same year, Puth also played against Friends star Courteney Cox in a trivia quiz of the '90s sitcom for Billboard.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation Achieve a camera-ready complexion with airbrush-mimicking foundation and silky setting powder—find your perfect shade with a quick online quiz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
TIME, 13 Nov. 2023
Chinese officials quizzed American officials like Hank Paulson, then the Treasury secretary, about their mishandling of the situation.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Scorsese first appeared on her TikTok in April 2021 and has made several cameos since, including when Francesca quizzed him on modern slang in October 2023.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
On the carpet the honorees were quizzed on their proudest moment of the past year.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
The first person to quiz the commissioner questioned that, however, asking whether there has been a breakdown in communication.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2023
Three analysts quizzed executives on how AI will impact Microsoft’s margins and other growth metrics in the future.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
The executive committee – made of Mahon, Allan and Katz – were also quizzed about their salaries and bonuses given the rocky financial outlook that has led to the network canceling shows and freezing commissions.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 July 2023
Specifically, the quarterback was quizzed about his left middle finger, which was fractured Oct. 1 in a victory over Las Vegas.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Take our quiz and read more personal finance advice.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
Rakuten Viki will host a quiz in partnership with Duolingo, in which fans can test their knowledge of the Korean language for a chance to win prizes, including subscriptions for Super Duolingo and Rakuten Viki.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Nov. 2023
This personalized teacher stamp can be used to congratulate students on their tests, quizzes, or other assignments.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
Michigan State University issued an apology after images of Adolf Hitler were displayed on the video boards at its football stadium as part of a pregame quiz.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2023
How Found works First, take a personal pre-purchase quiz to see if the program will be right for you and how much your personalized weight loss plan will cost.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
Take this quiz to find out Sept. 17, 2023
Juan Mata has also experienced his fair share of struggles since emigrating from Matehuala, a city in the mountains of San Luís Potosí, in central Mexico.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
That same year, Puth also played against Friends star Courteney Cox in a trivia quiz of the '90s sitcom for Billboard.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation Achieve a camera-ready complexion with airbrush-mimicking foundation and silky setting powder—find your perfect shade with a quick online quiz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
Verb
First up: Donald Trump Jr., who’ll be returning to the witness stand two weeks after state lawyers quizzed him during a major stretch of the trial that also featured testimony from his father and siblings Eric and Ivanka Trump.
—TIME, 13 Nov. 2023
Chinese officials quizzed American officials like Hank Paulson, then the Treasury secretary, about their mishandling of the situation.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
Scorsese first appeared on her TikTok in April 2021 and has made several cameos since, including when Francesca quizzed him on modern slang in October 2023.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
On the carpet the honorees were quizzed on their proudest moment of the past year.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
The first person to quiz the commissioner questioned that, however, asking whether there has been a breakdown in communication.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2023
Three analysts quizzed executives on how AI will impact Microsoft’s margins and other growth metrics in the future.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2023
The executive committee – made of Mahon, Allan and Katz – were also quizzed about their salaries and bonuses given the rocky financial outlook that has led to the network canceling shows and freezing commissions.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 July 2023
Specifically, the quarterback was quizzed about his left middle finger, which was fractured Oct. 1 in a victory over Las Vegas.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
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