question

1 of 2

noun

ques·tion ˈkwes-chən How to pronounce question (audio)

ˈkwesh-

a(1)

: an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge

(2)

: an interrogative sentence or clause

: a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion : issue

broadly : problem, matter

c(1)

: a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting

(2)

: the bringing of such to a vote

: the specific point at issue

: an act or instance of asking : inquiry

: interrogation

also : a judicial or official investigation

: torture as part of an examination

d(1)

: objection, dispute

true beyond question

(2)

: room for doubt or objection

little question of his skill

(3)

: chance, possibility

no question of escape

question

2 of 2

verb

questioned; questioning; questions

transitive verb

: to ask a question of or about

: to interrogate intensively : cross-examine

: doubt, dispute

: to subject to analysis : examine

intransitive verb

: to ask questions : inquire

questioner noun

Example Sentences

Noun Can I ask you a personal question? I don't understand the question. Are there any more questions? In answer to your question, our next meeting will be on Friday. The essay questions on the test were easy. There are 10 multiple-choice questions on the exam. The exam included several questions on current events. The question arose as to who would be responsible for caring for our grandmother. I expected him to ask where I worked, but the question never came up. The key question in solving the mystery is, how did the murderer enter the house? Verb The reporter questioned her at length on her life as the First Lady. The witness was questioned by the defense. I could tell that she was questioning my decision. He began to question his ability to do the job. I trusted him and I never questioned what he told me. The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness's statement. He began to question whether the things she had said were really true. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The game finally answers the question that fans have speculated about for decades: what is the Secret of Monkey Island?

Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 Six-time Mirrorball champion Derek Hough, the show's biggest star and judge, pondered the same question.

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 But that settlement did not address the looming question of what a switch to EVs will mean for union workers going forward.

Chris Isidore, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 Over pasta, salad and wine, Green posed a question.

Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2022 Macmillan was the first of Britain’s prime ministers who concluded that the answer to Acheson’s famous question was Europe.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2022 Have a burning question or a desire to connect with a wider community of filter creators?

Reece Rogers, WIRED, 18 Sep. 2022 Every question that came his way, the BYU coach came back to some version of the same confusion.

Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Republicans seeking to curry favor with their party’s base may see a benefit in leaving the question open.

Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022

Verb

Other economists question whether China will ever claim the top spot.

Stella Yifan Xie, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Some question whether the delegation will remain united — and as politically powerful — without Pelosi at the helm.

Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Critics question whether the Inflation Reduction Act will help people of color and low-income communities as intended.

Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 But some Annapolis leaders question whether the city could afford one.

Joanna Daemmrich, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Bitcoin Maximalists also question cryptocurrencies whose networks have a low number of software users, or that impose high barriers to running the software.

Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Passenger advocates like Breyault question the ability of such studies to accurately gauge what would happen in a real-life scenario.

Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 Advocates question whether the Treasury Department even has the authority to sanction a piece of software that's not under anyone's ownership or control.

Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 Other experts question the very concept of spending tens of millions of dollars on de-extinction attempts when so many living animals are on the brink of disappearing.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

question 1 of 2

noun

ques·tion ˈkwes-chən How to pronounce question (audio)

: something asked

Please answer my question.

: a topic discussed or argued about

The book raises several questions.

: objection sense 1

He obeyed without question.

: doubt or uncertainty about something

I trust him without question.

: possibility sense 1, chance

There was no question of escape.

question

2 of 2

verb

questioned; questioning

: to ask questions of or about

Lawyers questioned the witness.

: to have or express doubts about

They questioned his loyalty.

Legal Definition

question

noun

ques·tion

: a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory

— hypothetical question \\ ˌhī-pə-ˈthe-ti-kəl- \\

: a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence

Note: Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth all of the facts to be assumed in answering the question. An expert witness may state an opinion based on data or facts considered reliable in his or her field even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence.

— leading question

: a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness' testimony — Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 611(c)

Note: Leading questions are permitted in cross-examination and in direct examination of an adverse witness or one who is a child or has a communication disorder.

: a particular matter or issue that is in dispute, uncertain, or to be inquired into

— certified question

: a question of state law that may determine the outcome of a case pending in a federal court and that is submitted by the federal court to the state's highest court when there is no controlling state precedent

: a question of law submitted to a federal or state court by a lower court or tribunal

— federal question

: a question that falls under the jurisdiction of a federal court because it requires a resolution of the construction or application of federal law see also federal question jurisdiction at jurisdiction

— political question

: a question that the court declines to consider because it involves a political matter that is not justiciable without infringing on the powers of the executive or legislative branch or is not accompanied by guiding policy or discoverable and manageable standards for resolving it see also political question doctrine

— question of fact

: a question that depends on an examination of factual matters, is usually decided by a jury, and is usually not considered on appeal

— question of law

: a question that depends on an examination of law rather than fact, is decided by a judge rather than by a jury, and may be examined on appeal

: a proposition submitted to a vote (as in a referendum)

question 1 of 2

noun

as in problem

an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

problem
interrogative
quiz
conundrum
riddle
puzzle
stumper
toughie
brainteaser
poser
toughy
stickler

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

response
solution
answer

as in request

an act or instance of asking for information after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians

Synonyms & Similar Words

request
inquiry
query
questioning
questionnaire
call
survey
research
poll
investigation
study
interrogatory
examination
inquisition
exploration
probe
probing
interrogation
interrogating
inquest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

response
answer
reply

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent that these measurements are accurate is beyond question

Synonyms & Similar Words

objection
exception
complaint
challenge
criticism
protest
demur
doubt
fuss
expostulation
difficulty
demurrer
suspicion
remonstrance
dispute
demurral
qualm
stink
debate
quibble
argument
misunderstanding
skepticism
uncertainty
dissent
misgiving
reluctance
compunction
squabble
quarrel
cavil
kick
censure
static
scruple
unease
distrust
mistrust
conflict
niggle
disobedience
dubitation
unwillingness
uneasiness
reservation
rebellion
dubiety
indetermination
misdoubt
defiance
incertitude
mistrustfulness
qualmishness
distrustfulness
hassle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

willingness
agreement
approval
sanction
acceptance
compliance
assent
acquiescence
obedience

as in topic

a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) it's a question of personal responsibility

Synonyms & Similar Words

topic
matter
theme
subject
motif
idea
content
issue
motive
problem
essence
purpose
consideration
point
subject matter
fundamental
debate
argument
main
core
basis
heart
substance
count
quick
bulk
burden
essential
crux
sum
body
gist
talking point
pivot
mass
nub
net
staple
nucleus
purport
kernel
generality
pith
affair
keynote
marrow
grist
bottom
centerpiece
essentiality
nubbin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

digression
aside
tangent
parenthesis
excursion
interjection

question

2 of 2

verb

as in to challenge

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18

Synonyms & Similar Words

challenge
dispute
doubt
contest
query
call into question
call in question
protest
impeach
oppugn
fight
oppose
mistrust
resist
kick (about)
combat
object (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

believe
accept
support
embrace
defend
swallow
back
advocate
promote
endure
tolerate
abide
champion
stomach

as in to debate

to give serious and careful thought to question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?

Synonyms & Similar Words

debate
ponder
contemplate
consider
study
entertain
review
eye
weigh
explore
analyze
deliberate
look at
ruminate
cogitate
chew on
reason
chew over
perpend
meditate
revolve
kick around
mull (over)
believe
think (about or over)
turn
cudgel one's brains (about)
beat one's brains out (about)
digest
conclude
wrestle (with)
pore (over)
reminisce
opine
muse (upon)
speculate (about)
reflect (on or upon)
conceive
second-guess
fixate (on or upon)
absorb
assimilate
obsess (about or over)
fret (about or over)
dwell (on or upon)
brood (about or over)
drink (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignore
disregard
slight
overlook
dismiss
reject
pooh
pooh-pooh

as in to doubt

to have no trust or confidence in it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

doubt
suspect
mistrust
distrust
misdoubt
disbelieve
discount
discredit
negate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

trust
depend (on or upon)
rely (on or upon)
count (on or upon)
bank (on or upon)

as in to ask

to put a question or questions to the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

ask
interrogate
quiz
query
inquire (of)
grill
catechize
survey
examine
cross-question
poll
bombard
cross-examine
pump
besiege

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

answer
respond
reply
comment
remark
observe
avoid
retort
rejoin
duck

as in to examine

to put a series of questions to the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him

Synonyms & Similar Words

examine
interrogate
query
quiz
grill
pump
catechize
cross-question
debrief
poll
give the third degree to
pick the brains of
annoy
sweat
harass
hound
pester
canvas
cross-examine
canvass

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of question are ask, inquire, interrogate, and query. While all these words mean "to address a person in order to gain information," question usually suggests the asking of series of questions.

questioned them about every detail of the trip

Although the words ask and question have much in common, ask implies no more than the putting of a question.

ask for directions

While in some cases nearly identical to question, inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions.

began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue

The meanings of interrogate and question largely overlap; however, interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning.

the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day

In some situations, the words query and question are roughly equivalent. However, query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation.

queried a librarian about the book

单词	question
释义	question 1 of 2 noun ques·tion ˈkwes-chən ˈkwesh- 1 a(1) : an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge (2) : an interrogative sentence or clause b : a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion : issue broadly : problem, matter c(1) : a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting (2) : the bringing of such to a vote d : the specific point at issue 2 a : an act or instance of asking : inquiry b : interrogation also : a judicial or official investigation c : torture as part of an examination d(1) : objection, dispute true beyond question (2) : room for doubt or objection little question of his skill (3) : chance, possibility no question of escape question 2 of 2 verb questioned; questioning; questions transitive verb 1 : to ask a question of or about 2 : to interrogate intensively : cross-examine 3 a : doubt, dispute b : to subject to analysis : examine intransitive verb : to ask questions : inquire questioner noun Synonyms Noun interrogative problem Verb challenge contest dispute impeach oppugn query See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Can I ask you a personal question? I don't understand the question. Are there any more questions? In answer to your question, our next meeting will be on Friday. The essay questions on the test were easy. There are 10 multiple-choice questions on the exam. The exam included several questions on current events. The question arose as to who would be responsible for caring for our grandmother. I expected him to ask where I worked, but the question never came up. The key question in solving the mystery is, how did the murderer enter the house? Verb The reporter questioned her at length on her life as the First Lady. The witness was questioned by the defense. I could tell that she was questioning my decision. He began to question his ability to do the job. I trusted him and I never questioned what he told me. The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness's statement. He began to question whether the things she had said were really true. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The game finally answers the question that fans have speculated about for decades: what is the Secret of Monkey Island? Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 Six-time Mirrorball champion Derek Hough, the show's biggest star and judge, pondered the same question. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 But that settlement did not address the looming question of what a switch to EVs will mean for union workers going forward. Chris Isidore, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 Over pasta, salad and wine, Green posed a question. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2022 Macmillan was the first of Britain’s prime ministers who concluded that the answer to Acheson’s famous question was Europe. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2022 Have a burning question or a desire to connect with a wider community of filter creators? Reece Rogers, WIRED, 18 Sep. 2022 Every question that came his way, the BYU coach came back to some version of the same confusion. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Republicans seeking to curry favor with their party’s base may see a benefit in leaving the question open. Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022 Verb Other economists question whether China will ever claim the top spot. Stella Yifan Xie, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Some question whether the delegation will remain united — and as politically powerful — without Pelosi at the helm. Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Critics question whether the Inflation Reduction Act will help people of color and low-income communities as intended. Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 But some Annapolis leaders question whether the city could afford one. Joanna Daemmrich, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Bitcoin Maximalists also question cryptocurrencies whose networks have a low number of software users, or that impose high barriers to running the software. Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Passenger advocates like Breyault question the ability of such studies to accurately gauge what would happen in a real-life scenario. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 Advocates question whether the Treasury Department even has the authority to sanction a piece of software that's not under anyone's ownership or control. Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 Other experts question the very concept of spending tens of millions of dollars on de-extinction attempts when so many living animals are on the brink of disappearing. Katie Hunt, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin quaestion-, quaestio, from quaerere to seek, ask First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing question a question mark over a question of call in question beyond question essay question cross-question come into question call into question open question open to question loaded question leading question good question in question out of the question previous question put another question to question and answer session question mark question time rhetorical question tag question without question throw/bring into question trick question question master self-question counter-question the big question there is no question of beg the question pop the question See More a question mark over a question of call in question beyond question essay question cross-question come into question call into question open question open to question loaded question leading question good question in question out of the question previous question put another question to question and answer session question mark question time rhetorical question tag question without question throw/bring into question trick question question master self-question counter-question the big question there is no question of beg the question pop the question See More Kids Definition question 1 of 2 noun ques·tion ˈkwes-chən 1 : something asked Please answer my question. 2 : a topic discussed or argued about The book raises several questions. 3 : objection sense 1 He obeyed without question. 4 : doubt or uncertainty about something I trust him without question. 5 : possibility sense 1, chance There was no question of escape. question 2 of 2 verb questioned; questioning 1 : to ask questions of or about Lawyers questioned the witness. 2 : to have or express doubts about They questioned his loyalty. Legal Definition question noun ques·tion 1 : a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory — hypothetical question \\ ˌhī-pə-ˈthe-ti-kəl- \\ : a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence Note: Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth all of the facts to be assumed in answering the question. An expert witness may state an opinion based on data or facts considered reliable in his or her field even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence. — leading question : a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness' testimony — Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 611(c) Note: Leading questions are permitted in cross-examination and in direct examination of an adverse witness or one who is a child or has a communication disorder. 2 : a particular matter or issue that is in dispute, uncertain, or to be inquired into — certified question : a question of state law that may determine the outcome of a case pending in a federal court and that is submitted by the federal court to the state's highest court when there is no controlling state precedent : a question of law submitted to a federal or state court by a lower court or tribunal — federal question : a question that falls under the jurisdiction of a federal court because it requires a resolution of the construction or application of federal law see also federal question jurisdiction at jurisdiction — political question : a question that the court declines to consider because it involves a political matter that is not justiciable without infringing on the powers of the executive or legislative branch or is not accompanied by guiding policy or discoverable and manageable standards for resolving it see also political question doctrine — question of fact : a question that depends on an examination of factual matters, is usually decided by a jury, and is usually not considered on appeal — question of law : a question that depends on an examination of law rather than fact, is decided by a judge rather than by a jury, and may be examined on appeal 3 : a proposition submitted to a vote (as in a referendum) question 1 of 2 noun 1 as in problem an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance problem interrogative quiz conundrum riddle puzzle stumper toughie brainteaser poser toughy stickler Antonyms & Near Antonyms response solution answer 2 as in request an act or instance of asking for information after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians Synonyms & Similar Words request inquiry query questioning questionnaire call survey research poll investigation study interrogatory examination inquisition exploration probe probing interrogation interrogating inquest Antonyms & Near Antonyms response answer reply 3 as in objection a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent that these measurements are accurate is beyond question Synonyms & Similar Words objection exception complaint challenge criticism protest demur doubt fuss expostulation difficulty demurrer suspicion remonstrance dispute demurral qualm stink debate quibble argument misunderstanding skepticism uncertainty dissent misgiving reluctance compunction squabble quarrel cavil kick censure static scruple unease distrust mistrust conflict niggle disobedience dubitation unwillingness uneasiness reservation rebellion dubiety indetermination misdoubt defiance incertitude mistrustfulness qualmishness distrustfulness hassle Antonyms & Near Antonyms willingness agreement approval sanction acceptance compliance assent acquiescence obedience See More 4 as in topic a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) it's a question of personal responsibility Synonyms & Similar Words topic matter theme subject motif idea content issue motive problem essence purpose consideration point subject matter fundamental debate argument main core basis heart substance count quick bulk burden essential crux sum body gist talking point pivot mass nub net staple nucleus purport kernel generality pith affair keynote marrow grist bottom centerpiece essentiality nubbin Antonyms & Near Antonyms digression aside tangent parenthesis excursion interjection question 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to challenge to demand proof of the truth or rightness of the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18 Synonyms & Similar Words challenge dispute doubt contest query call into question call in question protest impeach oppugn fight oppose mistrust resist kick (about) combat object (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms believe accept support embrace defend swallow back advocate promote endure tolerate abide champion stomach See More 2 as in to debate to give serious and careful thought to question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors? Synonyms & Similar Words debate ponder contemplate consider study entertain review eye weigh explore analyze deliberate look at ruminate cogitate chew on reason chew over perpend meditate revolve kick around mull (over) believe think (about or over) turn cudgel one's brains (about) beat one's brains out (about) digest conclude wrestle (with) pore (over) reminisce opine muse (upon) speculate (about) reflect (on or upon) conceive second-guess fixate (on or upon) absorb assimilate obsess (about or over) fret (about or over) dwell (on or upon) brood (about or over) drink (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignore disregard slight overlook dismiss reject pooh pooh-pooh See More 3 as in to doubt to have no trust or confidence in it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy Synonyms & Similar Words doubt suspect mistrust distrust misdoubt disbelieve discount discredit negate Antonyms & Near Antonyms trust depend (on or upon) rely (on or upon) count (on or upon) bank (on or upon) 4 as in to ask to put a question or questions to the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest Synonyms & Similar Words ask interrogate quiz query inquire (of) grill catechize survey examine cross-question poll bombard cross-examine pump besiege Antonyms & Near Antonyms answer respond reply comment remark observe avoid retort rejoin duck See More 5 as in to examine to put a series of questions to the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him Synonyms & Similar Words examine interrogate query quiz grill pump catechize cross-question debrief poll give the third degree to pick the brains of annoy sweat harass hound pester canvas cross-examine canvass Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of question are ask, inquire, interrogate, and query. While all these words mean "to address a person in order to gain information," question usually suggests the asking of series of questions. questioned them about every detail of the trip Although the words ask and question have much in common, ask implies no more than the putting of a question. ask for directions While in some cases nearly identical to question, inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions. began to inquire of friends and teachers what career she should pursue The meanings of interrogate and question largely overlap; however, interrogate suggests formal or official systematic questioning. the prosecutor interrogated the witness all day In some situations, the words query and question are roughly equivalent. However, query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation. queried a librarian about the book Phrases Containing question call into question call in question call into question call in question
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