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essay question

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of essay question1

First recorded in 1945–50

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Any SAT essay question—whether about music, sports, or politics—will favor students with certain interests.

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