question
/'kwestʃn/
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Definition
Noun:
- A sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or tests knowledge: An interrogative expression seeking a reply.
- A matter or problem that is open to debate, dispute, or discussion: An issue requiring consideration or resolution.
- Doubt or uncertainty about something: A feeling or instance of skepticism.
Verb:
- To ask someone questions, especially in a formal or systematic way: To interrogate or interview.
- To express doubt about; to challenge the truth or validity of something: To call something into question.
Usage
- As a Noun: Used to refer to an inquiry, a topic for debate, or a state of doubt.
- As a Verb: Used to describe the act of asking inquiries or expressing skepticism.
Examples
- Noun:
- She asked a direct question about the project deadline.
- The question of climate change is a global concern.
- His loyalty is beyond question.
- Verb:
- The detective will question the witness tomorrow.
- We must question the assumptions behind this theory.
Advanced Usage
- "To beg the question": To assume the truth of the very point being argued; a logical fallacy.
- His argument about efficiency begs the question of how we define "productive work".
- "To call into question": To raise doubts about something.
- The new evidence calls into question the original verdict.
- "A moot question": An issue that is debatable or of no practical significance.
- Whether the meeting was necessary is now a moot question.
Variants and Related Words
- Questionable (adj): Doubtful in terms of truth, quality, or propriety.
- The company's accounting practices are highly questionable.
- Questioner (n): A person who asks questions.
- The speaker addressed the questioner directly.
- Questionnaire (n): A written list of questions used for gathering information.
- Please complete the customer satisfaction questionnaire.
Synonyms
- Noun: Query, inquiry, issue, problem, doubt.
- Verb: Ask, interrogate, query, challenge, doubt.
Phrasal Verbs
- Question someone about something: To ask someone specific questions regarding a topic.
- Reporters questioned the minister about the new policy.
- Question someone on something: Similar to "question about," often used for tests or specific knowledge areas.
- The panel questioned the candidate on her foreign policy experience.
Idioms
- Out of the question: Impossible or not allowed.
- A pay raise is out of the question this year.
- In question: Being discussed or considered.
- The document in question was signed last week.
- Pop the question: To propose marriage (informal).
- He finally popped the question during their vacation.
- Without question: Definitely; without any doubt.
- She is, without question, the best candidate for the job.
Noun
- an informal reference to a marriage proposal
- he was ready to pop the question
- 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
- 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
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- he asked a direct question
- he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
- the subject matter at issue
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
- an instance of questioning
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
Verb
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
- she wondered whether it would snow tonight
- conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- pose a question
- pose a series of questions to
- The suspect was questioned by the police
- We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
- challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
- We must question your judgment in this matter