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noun
- 1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information: "we hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions" Similar Opposite
- 2. a matter requiring resolution or discussion: "the question of local government funding worried ministers"
verb
- 1. ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context: "four men were being questioned about the killings" Similar
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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."
1. 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. (2) : the bringing of such to a vote. d.
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.
QUESTION definition: 1. a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: 2. a situation or problem that needs to be…. Learn more.
Definition of question noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
question in American English. (ˈkwestʃən) noun. 1. a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 2. a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 3. (usually fol. by of) a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem.
The meaning of QUESTION is an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge. How to use question in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Question.
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.
[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.
