an examination question that requires an answer in the form of an essay
The means by which such claims were defeated made interesting essay questions forlaw students.
a high-school essay question
The essay questions on paper 1 were really difficult.
essay question in American English
noun
a question on a test or examination on a given topic requiring a written analysis or explanation, usually of a specified length
Word origin
[1945–50]This word is first recorded in the period 1945–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: RNA, poison pill, regression analysis, spin-off, taxi squad
Examples of 'essay question' in a sentence
essay question
The essay question appears, from other candidates' experience, to be particularly suspect.
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This week, a school essay question.
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The listening paper is made up of essay questions on set works and aural analysis.
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As a teacher there is always a reason to spend time with students: help with schoolwork; essay questions; moving furniture.
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He had written answers to all 12 possible essay questions when only 3 were required.
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E-harmony involves a survey, plus a few essay questions (yes, really), and costs 44.95 for a month's membership.