American English pronunciation
How to pronounce question
IPA transcription: [k'wɛstʃən]
Pronunciation variants: [k'wɛstʃən][k'wɛʃən]
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Noun
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an instance of questioning
“there was a question about my training”
“we made inquiries of all those who were present”
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the subject matter at issue
“the question of disease merits serious discussion”
“under the head of minor Roman poets”
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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”
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a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
“he asked a direct question”
“he had trouble phrasing his interrogations”
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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”
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an informal reference to a marriage proposal
“he was ready to pop the question”
Verb
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place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
“I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”
“she wondered whether it would snow tonight”
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
“We must question your judgment in this matter”
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pose a series of questions to
“The suspect was questioned by the police”
“We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion”
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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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pose a question
Usage examples
- Visitors have the option to use audio guides or to ask Rangers questions.
- The dog in question led a very unlucky life.
- The questionnaire included questions about students' mental health, disabilities, and financial support.
- There was a question — a question not easy to answer.
- And I'm going to insist on his being produced for questioning.
- He stood up, and by the time he went back to his seat everybody in the room was questioning the meaning of life.
- Without questioning he said what the screen of his computer dictated to him.
- Quivers dismissed the question.
- No questions arose over the choice of the presidential nominee.
- Benjamin repeated the question again, but in a commanding way.