question is the dictionary form of questionning Definition of question
question has definitions from the fields of grammar,linguistics
1
[ noun ] an instance of questioning

Examples

"there was a question about my training" "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

2
[ noun ] the subject matter at issue

Synonyms

head

Examples

"the question of disease merits serious discussion" "under the head of minor Roman poets"

3
[ verb ] challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Examples

"We must question your judgment in this matter"

4
[ verb ] pose a series of questions to

Synonyms

interrogate

Examples

"The suspect was questioned by the police" "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

5
[ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

Examples

"he asked a direct question" "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

6
[ noun ] uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something

Examples

"the dubiousness of his claim" "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

7
[ verb ] pose a question

Synonyms

query

8
[ verb ] conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Synonyms

interview

9
[ verb ] place in doubt or express doubtful speculation;

Synonyms

wonder

Examples

"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do" "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

10
[ noun ] a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

Synonyms

motion

Examples

"he made a motion to adjourn" "she called for the question"

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[ noun ] an informal reference to a marriage proposal

Examples

"he was ready to pop the question"

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