question
noun
- 1
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
the dubiousness of his claim
there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
- 2
the subject matter at issue
the question of disease merits serious discussion
under the head of minor Roman poets
- 3
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
he was ready to pop the question
- 4
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
he made a motion to adjourn
she called for the question
- 5
an instance of questioning
there was a question about my training
we made inquiries of all those who were present
- 6
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
he asked a direct question
he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
verb
- 1
pose a question
- 2
pose a series of questions to
The suspect was questioned by the police
We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
- 3
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- 4
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
We must question your judgment in this matter
- 5
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
she wondered whether it would snow tonight
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