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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

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

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   A1. a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: Is it OK if I ask you a few questions? He refused to answer my question. If you have any questions about the scheme, do ask me. "So where's the money coming from?" " That's a good question" (= I do not know). Fewer examples. He seemed a little perplexed by the question.

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

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   Definition of question noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. question. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈkwestʃən/ Idioms. [countable] a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information. You didn't answer my question. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Does anyone have any questions?

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

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   2 days ago · A question is something that you say or write in order to ask a person about something. They asked a lot of questions about China. Synonyms: inquiry, enquiry, query, investigation More Synonyms of question. 2. transitive verb. If you question someone, you ask them a lot of questions about something.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › questionQuestion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of question. noun. 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. verb. pose a question.

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

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ques‧tion1 /ˈkwestʃən/ S1 W1 noun 1 asking for information [ countable] a sentence or phrase that is used to ask for information or to test someone’s knowledge OPP answer Can I ask you a question?

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › questionQuestion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   [count] : a matter or problem that is being discussed : a subject or topic. Her paper raises several questions [= issues] that need to be discussed/addressed. It is still an open question whether or not you may go. — often + of. The class discussed the question of stem cell research.

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

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   v.tr. 1. a. To ask a question or questions of (someone). b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask. 2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work. 3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.