question is the dictionary form of questionning Definition of question
question has definitions from the fields of grammar,linguistics |
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[ noun ] an instance of questioning
Synonyms Examples "there was a question about my training" "we made inquiries of all those who were present" |
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[ noun ] the subject matter at issue
Synonyms Examples "the question of disease merits serious discussion" "under the head of minor Roman poets" |
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[ verb ] challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Synonyms Examples "We must question your judgment in this matter" |
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[ verb ] pose a series of questions to
Synonyms Examples "The suspect was questioned by the police" "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion" |
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[ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
Examples "he asked a direct question" "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations" |
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[ noun ] uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something
Synonyms Examples "the dubiousness of his claim" "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise" |
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[ verb ] pose a question
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[ verb ] conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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[ verb ] place in doubt or express doubtful speculation;
Synonyms Examples "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do" "she wondered whether it would snow tonight" |
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[ noun ] a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
Synonyms 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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