question

/kwˈɛstʃən/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
“We must question your judgment in this matter”
pose a series of questions to
“The suspect was questioned by the police”
pose a question
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
“I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”

noun

an instance of questioning
“there was a question about my training”
the subject matter at issue
“the question of disease merits serious discussion”
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
“he asked a direct question”
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
“the dubiousness of his claim”
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
“he made a motion to adjourn”
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
“he was ready to pop the question”

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