essay question

noun

A question in an examination that requires a long answer in the form of an essay.

“Holonyms: exam, examination, test, testbank”

Meanings

nounessay question (plural essay questions)

plural essay questions

  1. A question in an examination that requires a long answer in the form of an essay.

    Holonyms: exam, examination, test, testbank

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APA

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Chicago

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