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   questioning

   /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the action of asking someone questions, especially in an official context: "the young lieutenant escorted us to the barracks for questioning"
   • ▪ the raising of a doubt about or objection to something: "this situation should prompt questioning"

   adjective

   • 1. showing an interest in learning new things: "the questioning mind of a child"
   • ▪ (of a look) suggesting that information is sought: "Aaron shot her a questioning glance"

   Derivatives

   • 1. questioningly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUESTIONING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUESTIONING definition: 1. the situation in which the police ask someone questions about a crime: 2. (of someone's…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of QUESTIONING is the activity or process of asking questions; often : judicial interrogation. How to use questioning in a sentence.

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   Questioning definition: indicating or implying a question. See examples of QUESTIONING used in a sentence.

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   Questioning is an appeal or demand for an answer, or for more information. Sometimes the police will bring a witness to a crime into the station for questioning. When you participate in questioning, you may very well have a questioning look on your face.

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

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   indicating or implying a question. a questioning tone in her voice. 2. characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring. an alert and questioning mind. noun. 3. an inquiry or interrogation.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › questioningQuestioning - definition of questioning by The Free Dictionary

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   Define questioning. questioning synonyms, questioning pronunciation, questioning translation, English dictionary definition of questioning. n. 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...

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

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ques‧tion‧ing /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/ adjective a questioning look or expression shows that you have doubts about something or need some information Mrs Carson gave Ruth a questioning look. —questioningly adverb Examples from the Corpus questioning • It requires a persistent questioning approach.

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    Questioning definition: The action of asking questions ; a survey ; an inquiry .

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › questioningQuestioning Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    : the activity or process of asking questions. The police took him in for questioning. the questioning of authority. QUESTIONING meaning: showing a feeling of doubt or a desire to ask a question in order to get information.