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Pronunciation: /kwɪz/

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Definition of quiz

noun (plural quizzes)

a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment: a sports quiz a pub quiz [as modifier]:a quiz show
informal, chiefly British an act of questioning someone: judges face gay sex scandal quiz
North American an informal written test or examination given to students.

verb (quizzes, quizzing, quizzed)

[with object]

ask (someone) questions:four men have been quizzed about the murder
North American give (a student or class) an informal written test or examination.

Origin:

mid 19th century (as a verb; originally US): possibly from quiz², influenced by inquisitive

Spelling rule

If a one-syllable word ends with a single vowel plus a consonant (as in stop), double the last letter when adding endings which begin with a vowel: (quizzes, quizzing, quizzed).

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