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)

单词	questioned
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) questioned verb past tense of question 1 as in challenged 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 Relevance challenged disputed doubted contested protested queried impeached opposed oppugned mistrusted resisted called in question fought called into question combated combatted kicked (about) objected (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms believed accepted embraced defended swallowed supported backed advocated promoted championed tolerated endured abided stomached abode See More 2 as in pondered 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 pondered debated contemplated considered studied entertained weighed explored eyed reviewed analyzed deliberated ruminated cogitated meditated revolved looked at chewed on chewed over turned perpended concluded kicked around believed reminisced reasoned digested thought (about or over) opined mulled (over) beat one's brains out (about) cudgeled one's brains (about) wrestled (with) second-guessed pored (over) conceived absorbed reflected (on or upon) mused (upon) assimilated speculated (about) fixated (on or upon) obsessed (about or over) fretted (about or over) dwelled (on or upon) brooded (about or over) dwelt (on or upon) drank (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignored disregarded dismissed overlooked rejected slighted pooh-poohed poohed See More 3 as in doubted 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 doubted mistrusted distrusted suspected misdoubted disbelieved discounted negated discredited Antonyms & Near Antonyms trusted relied (on or upon) counted (on or upon) depended (on or upon) banked (on or upon) 4 as in asked 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 asked interrogated quizzed queried examined grilled catechized cross-questioned inquired (of) cross-examined surveyed bombarded polled besieged pumped Antonyms & Near Antonyms answered responded replied observed remarked commented retorted avoided rejoined ducked See More 5 as in examined 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 examined interrogated quizzed queried grilled sweated catechized pumped harassed annoyed debriefed hounded gave the third degree to cross-questioned picked the brains of pestered cross-examined canvassed sweat polled canvased
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