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   ques·tion

   /ˈkwesCH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information: "we hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions" Similar inquiryqueryinterrogationexaminationinformal:quizquizzingOpposite answerresponse
   • ▪ a doubt about the truth or validity of something: "there is no question that America faces the threat of Balkanization" Similar doubtdisputeargumentdebateuncertaintydubiousnesscontroversyreservationrare:dubietyOpposite certainty
   • ▪ the raising of a doubt about or objection to something: "Edward was the only one she obeyed without question"
   • ▪ a matter forming the basis of a problem requiring resolution: "we have kept an eye on the question of political authority"
   • ▪ a matter or concern depending on or involving a specified condition or thing: "it was not simply a question of age and hierarchy" Similar issuematterbusinessproblempoint at issuepointconcernsubjecttopicthemeitemcaseproposalpropositiondebateargumentdisputebone of contentioncontroversy

   verb

   • 1. ask questions of (someone), especially in an official context: "four men were being questioned about the killings" Similar interrogateask questions ofput questions tocross-examinecross-questionquizprobecanvasscatechizeinterviewdebriefsound outexaminegive the third degree toinformal:grillpump
   • ▪ feel or express doubt about; raise objections to: "members had questioned the cost of the scheme" Similar querycall in/into questiondoubtraise/entertain doubts aboutthrow doubt onhave/harbor/express suspicions aboutsuspectfeel uneasy abouthave/harbor/express reservations aboutchallengedisputecast aspersions onobject toraise objections to

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French question (noun), questionner (verb), from Latin quaestio(n-), from quaerere ‘ask, seek’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. questionless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   1. a (1) : an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge. (2) : an interrogative sentence or clause. b. : a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion : issue. broadly : problem, matter. c (1) : a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting. (2) : the bringing of such to a vote. d.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUESTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   We sometimes use yes-no questions one after the other. The first question is an introduction to the topic and the speaker usually knows the answer. The second question is more specific. …

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   a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. “he asked a direct question ”. synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence. see more. noun. an instance of questioning. “there was a question about my training”. synonyms: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query. see more.

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   noun. a form of words addressed to a person in order to elicit information or evoke a response; interrogative sentence. a point at issue. it's only a question of time until she dies. the question is how long they can keep up the pressure.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › questionQuestion - definition of question by The Free Dictionary

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   Define question. question synonyms, question pronunciation, question translation, English dictionary definition of question. n. 1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply. 2. a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUESTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   QUESTION definition: 1. a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: 2. a situation or problem that needs to be…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquestion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of question noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   QUESTION meaning: 1 : a sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge; 2 : a matter or problem that is being discussed a subject or topic often + of.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryQUESTION definition in American English | Collins English...

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    question in American English. (ˈkwestʃən) noun. 1. a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 2. a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 3. (usually fol. by of) a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › questionquestion | meaning of question in Longman Dictionary of ... -...

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    question meaning, definition, what is question: a sentence or phrase that is used to ask...: Learn more.