Meaning & Definition of Quiz in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A short test or examination to assess knowledge in a particular subject.

  Example Sentence: The teacher gave the students a quiz at the end of the week.

• Definition: A competition in which participants answer questions on various topics.

  Example Sentence: The pub quiz was a great way to spend the evening with friends.

• Definition: To question someone closely or aggressively.

  Example Sentence: The detective began to quiz the suspect about his whereabouts.

Etymology

Origin: The origin of the word 'quiz' is uncertain, but it may derive from the Latin word 'quis', meaning 'who.'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• pop quiz: An unexpected quiz given to assess students' knowledge quickly.
• quiz night: An event where quizzes are held, often in a social setting.
• quiz show: A television program where contestants answer questions to win prizes.

Translations

• Spanish: cuestionario

• French: quiz

• German: Quiz

• Russian: викторина

Related Words

• examination: A formal test to assess knowledge or proficiency.

• assessment: An evaluation of a person's knowledge or skill.

• test: An examination or trial to assess performance.

Slang Meanings of quiz

• Meaning: To quiz someone can also mean to give them a hard time or grill them.

  Example Sentence: Stop quizzing me about my plans; I’ll tell you when I’m ready.

• Meaning: A playful way to refer to a casual test among friends.

  Example Sentence: We had a quick quiz at the coffee shop to see who knew more trivia.