essay question

American  

noun

1. a question on a test or examination on a given topic requiring a written analysis or explanation, usually of a specified length.

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Etymology

Origin of essay question

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

So we set ourselves a challenge, which involved each of us answering the same essay question, twice.

From BBC

Ethan Mollick, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania, had ChatGPT write an essay question, create a grading rubric for said question, answer the question, and grade its own answer.

From Slate

It’s hard to write a good essay when you lack detailed, course-specific knowledge of the content that led to the essay question.

From Slate

A year ago, the College Board announced it would do away with SAT subject tests and the essay question.

From New York Times

The essay question: “How does oppression, neglected potential, and trauma affect a person’s identity?”

From Seattle Times