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multiple-choice

American  
[muhl-tuh-puhl-chois] / ˈmʌl tə pəlˈtʃɔɪs /

adjective

  1. consisting of several possible answers from which the correct one must be selected.

    a multiple-choice question.

  2. made up of multiple-choice questions.

    a multiple-choice exam.


multiple-choice British  

adjective

  1. having a number of possible given answers out of which the correct one must be chosen

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Etymology

Origin of multiple-choice

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Multiple choice question: Your favorite beautiful, coastal city is at risk of being flooded by sea level rise, and you have the power to do something.

From Slate • May 28, 2022

Multiple choice question: In a discussion with NPR about where Serena Williams ranks among the greatest tennis players of all time, John McEnroe's response should have been:

From Golf Digest • Jun. 27, 2017

Multiple choice tests are out; instead instructors will evaluate students both on the quality of what they learn as well as on their performance on clinical skills.

From Time • Jul. 22, 2011

Multiple choice examination questions to accompany Textbook of abnormal psychology.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1974 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Multiple choice and essay questions for American economic history.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1976 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office