Question

/ˈkwes.chən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sentence or phrase used to find out information.

The teacher posed a challenging question to the class.

A matter or topic that is being discussed or considered.

The question of climate change is increasingly urgent.

A problem or issue that needs to be answered or resolved.

The committee is tackling the question of budget cuts.

verb

To ask someone a question.

I need to question him about his whereabouts last night.

To challenge the accuracy or truth of something.

She didn't hesitate to question the validity of the research findings.

From Latin 'quaestio', from 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek'.

million dollar question

An important or critical question.

no question

Without a doubt or certainly.

to question someone's motives

To doubt or scrutinize the reasons behind someone's actions.

inquisitive

Eager for knowledge; curious.

interrogate

To ask questions in a thorough and aggressive manner.

query

A question or inquiry, especially in the context of a database search.

I've got a Q for you concerning that report.

What’s the deal?

Hey, what’s the deal with that question you had?