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Dictionary definition · question

noun

  1. an instance of questioning"there was a question about my training"
  2. the subject matter at issue"the question of disease merits serious discussion"
  3. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply"he asked a direct question"
  4. uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something"the dubiousness of his claim"
  5. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote"he made a motion to adjourn"
  6. an informal reference to a marriage proposal"he was ready to pop the question"

verb

  1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of"We must question your judgment in this matter"
  2. pose a series of questions to"The suspect was questioned by the police"
  3. pose a question
  4. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
  5. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).