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multiple-choice

|mul-ti-ple-choice|

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🇺🇸

/ˈmʌltɪpəl tʃɔɪs/

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/ˈmʌltɪpl tʃɔɪs/

selecting from options

Etymology
Etymology Information

'multiple-choice' originates from the combination of 'multiple,' meaning 'many or several,' and 'choice,' meaning 'the act of selecting or making a decision.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'multiple-choice' was first used in the context of educational testing in the early 20th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any situation involving several options, but it has become primarily associated with educational assessments.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

a type of question or test format where the respondent selects the correct answer from several options.

The exam consisted of multiple-choice questions.

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Last updated: 2025/02/23 16:06