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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.