Quiz: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiz

 

[ kwɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online games

A game or competition in which the players answer questions or solve puzzles in order to achieve a specific goal, such as entertainment or education.

Synonyms

exam, puzzle, test

Examples of usage

  • Let's play a quiz to test our knowledge of animals.
  • She won the quiz by correctly answering all the questions.
  • Taking a quiz can be a fun way to learn new information.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiz" in other languages:

🇵🇹 questionário

🇮🇳 प्रश्नोत्तरी

🇩🇪 Quiz

🇮🇩 kuis

🇺🇦 вікторина

🇵🇱 quiz

🇯🇵 クイズ

🇫🇷 quiz

🇪🇸 cuestionario

🇹🇷 test

🇰🇷 퀴즈

🇸🇦 اختبار

🇨🇿 kvíz

🇸🇰 kvíz

🇨🇳 测验

🇸🇮 kviz

🇮🇸 spurningakeppni

🇰🇿 тест

🇬🇪 ტესტი

🇦🇿 sınaq

🇲🇽 cuestionario

Etymology

The word 'quiz' originated in the late 18th century, possibly from the Latin word 'quies,' meaning 'quiet' or 'rest.' It was initially used to describe a practical joke or hoax before evolving to its current meaning of a game or competition to test knowledge.

See also: quizmaster.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,244, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.