English dictionary
question
nounPronunciation
ˈkwɛst͡ʃən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
noun
- the subject matter at issue
noun
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal
noun
- a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
noun
- an instance of questioning
noun
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
verb
- pose a question
verb
- pose a series of questions to
verb
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
verb
- challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
verb
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
Example sentences
the dubiousness of his claim
there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
the question of disease merits serious discussion
under the head of minor Roman poets
he was ready to pop the question
he made a motion to adjourn
she called for the question
there was a question about my training
we made inquiries of all those who were present
he asked a direct question
he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
The suspect was questioned by the police
We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
We must question your judgment in this matter
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
she wondered whether it would snow tonight