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question
[kwes-chuhn]
noun
a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.
a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed byof ).
It was simply a question of time.
a subject of dispute or controversy.
a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.
the procedure of putting a proposal to vote.
Politics., a problem of public policy submitted to the voters for an expression of opinion.
Law.
a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal or administrative agency for decision.
the interrogation by which information is secured.
Obsolete., judicial examination or trial.
the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query.
inquiry into or discussion of some problem or doubtful matter.
verb (used with object)
to ask (someone) a question; ask questions of; interrogate.
to ask or inquire.
to make a question of; doubt.
He questioned her sincerity.
to challenge or dispute.
She questioned the judge's authority in the case.
verb (used without object)
to ask a question or questions.
question
/ ˈkwɛstʃən /
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
a difficulty or uncertainty; doubtful point
a question of money
there's no question about it
an act of asking
an investigation into some problem or difficulty
a motion presented for debate by a deliberative body
to require members of a deliberative assembly to vote on a motion presented
law a matter submitted to a court or other tribunal for judicial or quasi-judicial decision
(in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the jury
(in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the judge
to avoid giving a direct answer by posing another question
to assume the truth of that which is intended to be proved See petitio principii
beyond (any) dispute or doubt
to make (something) the subject of disagreement
to cast doubt upon the validity, truth, etc, of (something)
under discussion
this is the man in question
beyond consideration; unthinkable or impossible
the marriage is out of the question
informal, to propose marriage
verb
to put a question or questions to (a person); interrogate
to make (something) the subject of dispute or disagreement
to express uncertainty about the validity, truth, etc, of (something); doubt
Usage
Other Word Forms
- questioner noun
- counterquestion noun
- outquestion verb (used with object)
- prequestion verb (used with object)
- requestion verb (used with object)
- subquestion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of question1
Word History and Origins
Origin of question1
Idioms and Phrases
in question,
under consideration.
in dispute.
call in / into question,
to dispute; challenge.
to cast doubt upon; question.
This report calls into question all previous research on the subject.
out of the question, not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible.
She thought about a trip to Spain but dismissed it as out of the question.
beg the question. beg.
beyond question, beyond dispute; without doubt: Also beyond all question
It was, beyond question, a magnificent performance.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As to the question of whether Milei has succeeded, the answer largely depends how you define success - and who it is for.
In his closing submissions to the judge on Tuesday, Mr Lennon's barrister, Alisdair Williamson KC, said: "The question for you. Is this a lawful stop? If it is not, you cannot convict Mr Lennon."
How long the profitability will last and if it will be as elevated as expected are separate questions, he said.
An inquest jury at South London Coroners' court concluded that her death was accidental, but her family says they still have questions about what led to her death.
In December 2024, Austrian authorities questioned Benko in Innsbruck after Italy issued an arrest warrant against him for allegedly participating in a criminal organisation.
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When To Use
The word question is hard to spell because it sounds like it might begin with a kw, rather than a qu, as in kwestion. How to spell question: When you ask a question you are on a quest for information. This can help you remember that question begins with qu- rather than kw-. You simply add quest to the common suffix -ion and you have the correct spelling of question.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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