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Meaning of "squiz" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SQUIZ

Perhaps a blend of squint and quiz.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SQUIZ

squiz  [skwɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUIZ

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Squiz is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SQUIZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Squiz

Squiz is an open source software services company, founded in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1998. The company produces the enterprise content management system, Squiz Matrix. It has offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane, Adelaide, Edinburgh, Wellington, London, New York and Szczecin. The research and development centre, called Squiz Labs, is in Parramatta. The company's main product is the Squiz Suite, a web management platform which incorporates a content management system, search, web analytics and integration tools. The company also provides consulting, design, development, implementation, training and support services.

Definition of squiz in the English dictionary

The definition of squiz in the dictionary is a look or glance, esp an inquisitive one.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SQUIZ


colloquies
ˈkɒləkwɪz
exequies
ˈɛksɪkwɪz
obsequies
ˈɒbsɪkwɪz
quiz
kwɪz
soliloquies
səˈlɪləkwɪz
swiz
swɪz
swizz
swɪz
whiz
wɪz
whizz
wɪz
wiz
wɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SQUIZ

squirrel-cage motor
squirrel-like
squirrel-tail grass
squirrelfish
squirrelled
squirrelling
squirrelly
squirrely
squirt
squirt gun
squirter
squirting cucumber
squish
squishier
squishiest
squishiness
squishy
squit
squitch
squizzes

WORDS THAT END LIKE SQUIZ

Agassiz
biz
Breiz
Cadiz
capiz
chiz
Egas Moniz
hafiz
jiz
Kirghiz
Kirgiz
phiz
pop quiz
pub quiz
Schweiz
showbiz
Tabriz
trivia quiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz
viz

Synonyms and antonyms of squiz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «squiz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SQUIZ

Find out the translation of squiz to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of squiz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «squiz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

squiz
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

squiz
570 millions of speakers

English

squiz
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

squiz
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

squiz
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

squiz
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

squiz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

squiz
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

squiz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Squiz
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Squiz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

squiz
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작성자 squiz
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Squiz
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

squiz
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Squiz
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्विज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Squiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

squiz
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Squiz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

squiz
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Squiz
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

squiz
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

squiz
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

squiz
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

squiz
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of squiz

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIZ»

The term «squiz» is regularly used and occupies the 74.822 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of squiz
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «squiz».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIZ» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «squiz» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «squiz» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about squiz

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUIZ»

Discover the use of squiz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to squiz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Squiz
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Squiz is an open source software services company, founded in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1998.
Mariam Chandra Gitta, 2012
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English Grammar Essentials For Dummies
Squiz. at. Aussie. Words. Today, just as your average Australian dunny is indoors , your average Australian neighbour is not a bush cocky. Uniquely Australian language is alive and well and living in the suburbs. (All italicised terms in this ...
Wendy M. Anderson, Geraldine Woods, Lesley J. Ward, 2013
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Kel Richards' Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Squiz means'alook or a glance'. This strikes us as such a normal word that we maynot realise thatitbelongs tous – it'sa piece of Aussie slang. The earliest recorded usage ofsquiz is from 1913, from C.J. Dennis's Backblock Ballads. He used it ...
Kel Richards, 2013
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The Godzone Dictionary: Of Favourite New Zealand Words and ...
squiz. An analytical examination, a look – possibly quick, but careful. It is a combination of quiz and squint. We were late for the viewing but Emmy had time for a quick squiz at the kitchen and decided that the house wouldn't do.
Max Cryer, 2006
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The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
1913 • SQUIZ - A hurried look — BttMHlMBRAAMMQMfllMrtMHMhMri Terms, 1924 • They're not here. I've had a squizz at everyone.— Willie Fenneii, Deaer Gets The Point, p 142. 1961 • A quick squiz at an ancient Greek vase leaves no doubt ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
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And There I Stood with My Piccolo
... "You're no railroad man or you'd 'a' said ten forty-five!" (APPLAUSE.) I had a real flute teacher by this time named Squiz Hazelton who had come to Mason City with a musical show. Squiz found out I could fake, 24.
Meredith Willson, 2009
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Outback Australia
... as in 'what a spunk' squatter pioneer grazier who occupied land as a tenant of the government squattocracy - Australian 'old money' folk, who made it by being first on the scene and grabbing the land squiz - inquisitive look or glance, as in ...
‎2002
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Wordbook of Australian Idiom: Aussie Slang
... habits— 'Mate I am definitely on the square, no booze' square up Settle accounts or pay off ones debts— 'It is time to square up' square up It is time to tell the truth or seek revenge— 'I will square up, its pay back time' squiz Have a quick look ...
Kerrin P. Rowe, 2005
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An Australian Dictionary for North Americans
Drunk. squiz n. A look, a peek, e.g. Take a squiz at that new boat of Jack's. stack on a turn, to exp. To show signs of irritability, to become emotional. stalls n. Theater seats immediately in front of the screen. stand (for office) v. (pol.) To run ( for ...
Noel Funge, 2000
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Value Added Tax and Direct Taxation: Similarities and ...
squiZ.net/about_cgc (accessed 19 November 2008). 43. For a helpful brief discussion of the various changes in methods of claiming revenue supplementation via the CGC, see Williams, Federal-State Financial Relations in Australia: The Role ...
Michael Lang, Peter Melz, Thomas Ecker, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUIZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term squiz is used in the context of the following news items.
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Squiz Summit 2015
Squiz is best known for helping businesses transition to a more digital environment. At Squiz Summit you will hear LexisNexis talk about how Squiz ... «B&T Marketing & Media, Jul 15»
2
Two promotions at Squiz
Web design and development specialist Squiz has appointed its first global CEO plus a ... Syriatowicz has moved to the new role of global CEO for Squiz Group. «iTWire, Jul 15»
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Squiz This Sushi-Burrito Instagram Account If You Like Feeling …
Squiz This Sushi-Burrito Instagram Account If You Like Feeling Extremely Hungry. Submit. SUBSCRIBE FREE TO PEDESTRIAN DAILY. FRIENDSHIP ... «Pedestrian TV, Jun 15»
4
IT tax dodgers strangle homegrown talent
Squiz is an Australian content software and design specialist that develops its own IP, employs 400 people, has five international offices and earns one-third of ... «Business Spectator, Apr 15»
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SQUIIZ under the microscope: Will it work?
Property Observer decided that it's time we take a squiz at SQUIIZ after its launch two days ago. ADVERTISING. After the “launch meetings” began on 11 ... «Property Observer, Nov 14»
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Squiz clinches Australian Information Industry Association deal
Squiz has won a contract to develop a new website and member management system for the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA). The new ... «ARNnet, Oct 14»
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Linda Davies Squiz Hamilton
'I was interrogated and ordered to wear a chador.' What started as a sailing trip in the Persian Gulf for Linda Davies ended with a two-week ordeal at the hands ... «The Times, Sep 14»
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Can Squiiz seriously challenge REA and Domain?
The name relates, with an extra i, to squiz, the Australian slang for 'to have a look'. Its member base indications currently incorporate 60% plus of the major ... «Property Observer, Aug 14»
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Nick Grant: Having a squiz at Underbelly
The latest instalment of Underbelly, television's ongoing celebration of the life and crimes of Australia's most anti-social, begins with title character Squizzy Taylor ... «New Zealand Herald, Oct 13»
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Underbelly: The squiz on Squizzy
Despite being the star of Channel Nine's latest instalment in the Underbelly franchise, Jarad Daperis admits to having never watched any of the previous series. «Inside Film, Aug 13»

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