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The evidence in question is a single fingerprint on the glass.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Open to doubt or suspicion; uncertain or questionable: This phrase describes something that is not definitely true, reliable, or settled, and is therefore being considered or doubted.
Usage
  • The phrase "in question" is used to specify the particular person or thing that is being discussed or is doubtful. It typically follows the noun it modifies.
  • It is often used in formal or academic contexts to cast doubt on the validity, truth, or reliability of a subject.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The authenticity of the document in question is still being debated by historians.
    • Her motives for the generous donation are very much in question.
    • The witness's account of the events in question was full of contradictions.
Advanced Usage
  • "to call something into question": to express doubts about something; to challenge the truth or validity of something.
    • The new evidence calls the entire verdict into question.
  • "beyond question": completely certain or without any doubt. (This is an antonymic phrase).
    • His loyalty to the team is beyond question.
Variants and Related Words
  • Questionable (adj): doubtful as to truth or quality; likely to be dishonest or morally wrong.
    • The company's questionable accounting practices led to an investigation.
  • Questioned (adj/verb): having been asked about or subjected to doubt.
    • The questioned witness was released.
Synonyms
  • Doubtful: feeling uncertain about something.
  • Dubious: hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
  • Debatable: open to discussion or argument.
  • Uncertain: not able to be relied on; not known or definite.
Antonyms
  • Certain: known for sure; established beyond doubt.
  • Unquestionable: not able to be disputed or doubted.
  • Indisputable: unable to be challenged or denied.
Related Phrases
  • The matter in question: the specific subject or issue being discussed or doubted.
    • We must focus all our attention on the matter in question.
  • The person in question: the specific person being discussed or referred to.
    • The person in question has denied all allegations.
in question

The evidence in question is a single fingerprint on the glass.

Adjective
  1. open to doubt or suspicion
    • the candidate's doubtful past
    • he has a dubious record indeed
    • what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false
    • it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought- Karen Horney

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