question

noun

  1. 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. 2

    the subject matter at issue

    the question of disease merits serious discussion

    under the head of minor Roman poets

  3. 3

    an informal reference to a marriage proposal

    he was ready to pop the question

  4. 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. 5

    an instance of questioning

    there was a question about my training

    we made inquiries of all those who were present

  6. 6

    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

    he asked a direct question

    he had trouble phrasing his interrogations

verb

  1. 1

    pose a question

  2. 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. 3

    conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

  4. 4

    challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

    We must question your judgment in this matter

  5. 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

Synonyms

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