Dictionary definition · question
noun
- an instance of questioning"there was a question about my training"
- the subject matter at issue"the question of disease merits serious discussion"
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply"he asked a direct question"
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something"the dubiousness of his claim"
- a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote"he made a motion to adjourn"
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal"he was ready to pop the question"
verb
- challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of"We must question your judgment in this matter"
- pose a series of questions to"The suspect was questioned by the police"
- pose a question
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).