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| 1. | [ noun ] an instance of questioning | |
| Synonyms: | inquiry query interrogation enquiry | |
| Examples: | "there was a question about my training" "we made inquiries of all those who were present" |
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| Related terms: | answer questioning cross-question ask interrogate interview | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the subject matter at issue | |
| Synonyms: | head | |
| Examples: | "the question of disease merits serious discussion" "under the head of minor Roman poets" |
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| Related terms: | subject problem question_of_law question_of_fact | |
| 3. | [ verb ] challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of | |
| Synonyms: | call_into_question oppugn | |
| Examples: | "We must question your judgment in this matter" |
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| Related terms: | challenge suspect doubt | |
| 4. | [ verb ] pose a series of questions to | |
| Synonyms: | interrogate | |
| Examples: | "The suspect was questioned by the police" "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion" |
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| Related terms: | ask interrogation | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | |
| Synonyms: | interrogative interrogation interrogative_sentence | |
| Examples: | "he asked a direct question" "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations" |
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| Related terms: | sentence yes-no_question cross-question leading_question interrogate | |
| 6. | [ noun ] uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something | |
| Synonyms: | doubt doubtfulness dubiousness | |
| Examples: | "the dubiousness of his claim" "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise" |
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| Related terms: | uncertainty wonder | |
| 7. | [ verb ] pose a question | |
| Synonyms: | query | |
| Related terms: | ask wonder examine interpellate check_out pump debrief questioning inquirer | |
| 8. | [ verb ] conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | |
| Synonyms: | interview | |
| Related terms: | converse interviewer | |
| 9. | [ verb ] place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; | |
| Synonyms: | wonder | |
| Examples: | "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do" "she wondered whether it would snow tonight" |
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| Related terms: | chew_over scruple doubt | |
| 10. | [ noun ] a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote | |
| Synonyms: | motion | |
| Examples: | "he made a motion to adjourn" "she called for the question" |
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| Related terms: | proposal | |
| 11. | [ noun ] an informal reference to a marriage proposal | |
| Examples: | "he was ready to pop the question" |
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| Related terms: | marriage_proposal | |
| Similar spelling: |
questioner questioning |
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