question
Nouns
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(n) an instance of questioning
- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
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(n) the subject matter at issue
- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
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(n) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
- he asked a direct question
- he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
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(n) 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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(n) 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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(n) an informal reference to a marriage proposal
- he was ready to pop the question
Verbs
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(v) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
- We must question your judgment in this matter
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(v) pose a series of questions to
- The suspect was questioned by the police
- We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
- (v) pose a question query,
- (v) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting interview,
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(v) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
- I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
- she wondered whether it would snow tonight