Meaning & Definition of Question in English
English⟶
Question
/kwɛsʧən/
noun
1. An instance of questioning
- "There was a question about my training"
- "We made inquiries of all those who were present"
synonym:
- question,
- inquiry,
- enquiry,
- query,
- interrogation
2. The subject matter at issue
- "The question of disease merits serious discussion"
- "Under the head of minor roman poets"
synonym:
- question,
- head
3. A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- "He asked a direct question"
- "He had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
synonym:
- question,
- interrogation,
- interrogative,
- interrogative sentence
4. Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
- "The dubiousness of his claim"
- "There is no question about the validity of the enterprise"
synonym:
- doubt,
- dubiousness,
- doubtfulness,
- question
5. A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
- "He made a motion to adjourn"
- "She called for the question"
synonym:
- motion,
- question
6. An informal reference to a marriage proposal
- "He was ready to pop the question"
synonym:
- question
verb
1. Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
- "We must question your judgment in this matter"
synonym:
- question,
- oppugn,
- call into question
2. Pose a series of questions to
- "The suspect was questioned by the police"
- "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
synonym:
- interrogate,
- question
3. Pose a question
synonym:
- question,
- query
4. Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
synonym:
- interview,
- question
5. Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"
- "She wondered whether it would snow tonight"
synonym:
- wonder,
- question
Examples of using
Does that answer your question?
I didn't expect such a nasty response to my question.
I question the sincerity of Tom's speech.