quizzing

verb

Definition of quizzingnext
present participle of quiz
1
as in asking
to put a question or questions to quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

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2
as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

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  1. asking
  2. questioning
  3. examining
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  • Rather than asking the reader to identify the important information, the candidate decides which points are most relevant and highlights that data.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • By reducing redundant staff and zero energy programs, and by sharpening the pencil on benefits, AC Transit should be able to balance costs and revenues without asking voters for additional taxes.
    Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of asking
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  • Hegseth has leaned into culture war issues, suggesting that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should be fired for his embrace of diversity and inclusion programs, and questioning whether women should serve in combat roles.
    nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Republicans have criticized it, questioning CMS’ authority to make the extra payments and calling them a political ploy in an election year.
    Susan Jaffe | KFF Health News, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioning
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  • The incapacity to climb ladders hinders quadrupeds from examining hazardous areas, endangers humans, and lowers production at industrial sites.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is the web version of The Trust Factor, a weekly newsletter examining what leaders need to succeed.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of examining
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