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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of multiple-choice

First recorded in 1925–30

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But when you add in extras like hands-free voice controls and automatic Trueplay, the Move has a large bag of tricks that make it a unique choice if you’re after a larger, louder speaker.

From The Verge • Apr. 13, 2022

This woman’s unique choice of name would not be the first mocked online.

From Fox News • Dec. 9, 2018

While other companies and luxury brands have pushed driver prices to $500 and beyond, Glod thinks the average golfer looking for those multiple material, adjustable weight, adjustable hosel drivers might find a unique choice.

From Golf Digest • Sep. 18, 2018

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