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   question

   /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information: "we hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions" Similar inquiryqueryinterrogationexaminationinformal:quizquizzingOpposite answerresponse
   • ▪ a doubt about the truth or validity of something: "there's no question that the company's true financial situation is different" Similar doubtdisputeargumentdebateuncertaintydubiousnesscontroversyreservationrare:dubietyOpposite certainty
   • ▪ the raising of a doubt about or objection to something: "Edward was the only one she obeyed without question"
   • 2. a matter requiring resolution or discussion: "the question of local government funding worried ministers"
   • ▪ a matter or concern depending on or involving a specified condition or thing: "it was not simply a question of age and hierarchy" Similar issuematterbusinessproblempoint at issuepointconcernsubjecttopicthemeitemcaseproposalpropositiondebateargumentdisputebone of contentioncontroversy

   verb

   • 1. ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context: "four men were being questioned about the killings" Similar interrogateask questions ofput questions tocross-examinecross-questionquizprobecanvasscatechizeinterviewdebriefsound outexaminegive the third degree toinformal:grillpump
   • ▪ feel or express doubt about; raise objections to: "members had questioned the cost of the scheme" Similar querycall in/into questiondoubtraise/entertain doubts aboutthrow doubt onhave/harbour/express suspicions aboutsuspectfeel uneasy abouthave/harbour/express reservations aboutchallengedisputecast aspersions onobject toraise objections to

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French question (noun), questionner (verb), from Latin quaestio(n-), from quaerere ‘ask, seek’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. questionless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › questionQuestion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a (1) : an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge. (2) : an interrogative sentence or clause. b. : a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion : issue. broadly : problem, matter. c (1) : a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUESTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / ˈkwes.tʃən / uk / ˈkwes.tʃən / question noun (ASKING) Add to word list. A1 [ C ] a sentence or phrase used to find out information: ask someone a question The police asked me questions all day. answer a question Why won't you answer my question? that is a good question "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question."

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of question – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUESTION definition: 1. a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: 2. a situation or problem that needs to be…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › questionQUESTION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUESTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A question is a problem, matter, or point which needs to be considered. But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one. [+ of] That decision raised questions about the fairness of his procedure. The question is: Is this what we really want? ...if the security question is not resolved. It was just a question of having the time to re-adjust.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquestion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of question noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › questionQuestion - definition of question by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply. 2. a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built. b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money. 3. a.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › questionQuestion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   [count] : a matter or problem that is being discussed : a subject or topic. Her paper raises several questions [= issues] that need to be discussed/addressed. It is still an open question whether or not you may go. — often + of. The class discussed the question of stem cell research.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › questionQuestion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of question. noun. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. “he asked a direct question ” synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence. see more. noun. an instance of questioning. “there was a question about my training” synonyms: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query. see more. verb. pose a question.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › questionquestion | meaning of question in Longman Dictionary of...

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    question meaning, definition, what is question: a sentence or phrase that is used to ask...: Learn more.