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Puzzles or a questions constructed to exercise the intellect
Plural for a test of knowledge, especially as a competition
“The teams were chosen by means of a quiz, with the individuals gaining the highest scores in each age group successfully making the team.”
Plural for a competition involving a test of knowledge
“More than a thousand people took part in the quiz. The prize for the winner was a trip to the Festival.”
Plural for an act of questioning someone, especially thoroughly
“Another contributor recalls the widely-told story of his quiz of the Arkansas farmer, whom he met in the suburbs of the city of Little Rock.”
(dated) Plural for someone who mocks or teases another
“I don't wish you to surrender your heart to such an ill-natured quiz.”
(dated) Plural for an eccentric or unusual person
“You are quite a quiz, I do declare!”
Plural for a practical joke or mischievous trick
Plural for a person who is fond of joking, humor or comedy
Plural for a task assigned to students in an academic setting
To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
“Police have been granted an extra 24 hours to quiz a man in connection with the crime.”
To tease, typically in a good-natured way
To investigate or enquire into someone or something closely
To subject to a test or examination
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