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ques·tion Q0027400 (kwĕs′chən)n.1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.2. a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.3. a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions v.tr.1. a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.v.intr. To ask questions.Idioms: in question Under consideration or discussion. out of the question Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.
[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]
ques′tion·er n.ques′tion·ing·ly adv.question (ˈkwɛstʃən) n1. a form of words addressed to a person in order to elicit information or evoke a response; interrogative sentence2. a point at issue: it's only a question of time until she dies; the question is how long they can keep up the pressure. 3. a difficulty or uncertainty; doubtful point: a question of money; there's no question about it. 4. a. an act of askingb. an investigation into some problem or difficulty5. a motion presented for debate by a deliberative body6. put the question to require members of a deliberative assembly to vote on a motion presented7. (Law) law a matter submitted to a court or other tribunal for judicial or quasi-judicial decision8. (Law) question of fact (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the jury9. (Law) question of law (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the judge10. beg the question a. to avoid giving a direct answer by posing another questionb. to assume the truth of that which is intended to be proved. See petitio principii11. beyond (all) question beyond (any) dispute or doubt12. call in into question a. to make (something) the subject of disagreementb. to cast doubt upon the validity, truth, etc, of (something)13. in question under discussion: this is the man in question. 14. out of the question beyond consideration; unthinkable or impossible: the marriage is out of the question. 15. pop the question informal to propose marriagevb (mainly tr) 16. to put a question or questions to (a person); interrogate17. to make (something) the subject of dispute or disagreement18. to express uncertainty about the validity, truth, etc, of (something); doubt[C13: via Old French from Latin quaestiō, from quaerere to seek] ˈquestioner nUsage: The question whether should be used rather than the question of whether or the question as to whether: this leaves open the question whether he acted correctlyques•tion (ˈkwɛs tʃən)
n. 1. a sentence in an interrogative form addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 2. a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 3. a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem: It was mainly a question of time. 4. a subject of dispute or controversy. 5. a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly. 6. the procedure of putting a proposal to vote. 7. Law. a. a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal for decision. b. the interrogation by which information is secured. 8. the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query. 9. inquiry into or discussion of some problem. v.t. 10. to ask questions of; interrogate. 11. to ask; inquire. 12. to make a question of; doubt: They questioned our sincerity. 13. to challenge; dispute. v.i. 14. to ask a question. Idioms: 1. call in or into question, a. to dispute; challenge. b. to cast doubt upon; question. 2. in question, a. under consideration. b. in dispute. 3. out of the question, not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible. [1250–1300; (n.) Middle English questio(u)n, questiun < Middle French question < Latin quaestiō=quaes-, s. of quaerere to ask] ques′tion•er, n. usage.: See beg. question1. 'out of the question'If you say that something is out of the question, you mean that it cannot be done, and is therefore not worth considering. She knew that a holiday this year was out of the question.It has been so cold that gardening has been out of the question.2. 'beyond question'You do not use 'out of the question' to say that there is no doubt about something. The expression you use is beyond question. She knew beyond question that I was a person who could be trusted.It remains, beyond question, one of the premier races in the international calendar.question
Past participle: questioned
Gerund: questioning
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| I will be questioning | | you will be questioning | | he/she/it will be questioning | | we will be questioning | | you will be questioning | | they will be questioning |
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Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  question - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"enquiry, query, inquiry, interrogationinquiring, questioning - a request for informationanswer - the speech act of replying to a question | | 2. | question - the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"headsubject, theme, topic - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"problem - a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"matter of fact, question of fact - a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decidematter of law, question of law - a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide | | 3. |  question - a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentencesentence - a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; "he always spoke in grammatical sentences"cross-question - a question asked in cross-examinationleading question - a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examinationyes-no question - a question that can be answered by yes or no | | 4. | 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"doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousnessuncertainness, uncertainty, precariousness - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; "the uncertainty of the outcome"; "the precariousness of his income" | | 5. | 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"motionproposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) | | 6. | question - an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, proposal - an offer of marriage | | Verb | 1. | question - challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"call into question, oppugnchallenge - issue a challenge to; "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match" | | 2. | question - pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"interrogateask - address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother" | | 3. | question - pose a questionquerywonder, inquire, enquire - have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"interpellate - question formally about policy or government businessexamine - question closelypump - question persistently; "She pumped the witnesses for information"feel out, sound out, check out - try to learn someone's opinions and intentions; "I have to sound out the new professor"debrief - put someone through a debriefing and make him report; "The released hostages were debriefed"ask - address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother" | | 4. | question - conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reportinginterviewconverse, discourse - carry on a conversation | | 5. | question - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"wondermeditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, reflect, ruminate, speculate, contemplate - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate"scruple - have doubts about |
questionnoun1. inquiry, enquiry, query, investigation, examination, interrogation He refused to answer further questions on the subject.
inquiry answer, reply2. difficulty, problem, doubt, debate, argument, dispute, controversy, confusion, uncertainty, query, contention, misgiving, can of worms (informal), dubiety There's no question about their success.3. issue, point, matter, subject, problem, debate, proposal, theme, motion, topic, proposition, bone of contention, point at issue the whole question of aid is a tricky political oneverb1. interrogate, cross-examine, interview, examine, investigate, pump (informal), probe, grill (informal), quiz, ask questions, sound out, catechize A man is being questioned by police.2. dispute, challenge, doubt, suspect, oppose, query, distrust, mistrust, call into question, disbelieve, impugn, cast aspersions on, cast doubt upon, controvert It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions.
dispute believe, accept, buy (slang), swallow (informal), take on board, take on trustbeyond question3. certain, undeniable, indisputable, clear, obvious, patent, manifest, without doubt, undoubted, palpable, beyond doubt, irrefutable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, incontestable, indubitable That the pair can write is beyond question.4. irrefutably, undeniably, beyond doubt, indisputably, clearly, undoubtedly, without doubt, unquestionably, incontrovertibly, incontestably Witnesses prove beyond question that contact was made.in question under discussion, at issue, under consideration, in doubt, on the agenda, to be discussed, for debate, open to debate The film in question detailed allegations about party corruption.out of the question impossible, unthinkable, inconceivable, not on (informal), hopeless, unimaginable, unworkable, unattainable, unobtainable, not feasible, impracticable, unachievable, unrealizable, not worth considering, not to be thought of Is a tax increase still out of the question?pop the question propose, offer marriage He got serious quickly and popped the question six months later.without question undoubtedly, definitely, undeniably, surely, of course, certainly, doubtless, unquestionably, beyond question, beyond a shadow of (a) doubt He was our greatest storyteller, without question.Proverbs
"Ask a silly question and you get a silly answer"
"Ask no questions and hear no lies"questionnoun1. A request for data:inquiry, interrogation, query.Law: interrogatory.2. A situation that presents difficulty, uncertainty, or perplexity:hornets' nest, issue, problem.Informal: can of worms.3. A lack of conviction or certainty:doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, incertitude, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty, wonder.verb1. To put a question to (someone):ask, examine, inquire, query, quiz.2. To be uncertain, disbelieving, or skeptical about:distrust, doubt, misdoubt, mistrust, wonder.Idiom: have one's doubts.Translationsquestion (ˈkwestʃən) noun1. something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone. The question is, do we really need a computer? 問題 问题2. a problem or matter for discussion. There is the question of how much to pay him. 難題，議題 问题，议题 3. a single problem in a test or examination. We had to answer four questions in three hours. 考題 考试题4. criticism; doubt; discussion. He is, without question, the best man for the job. 疑問 疑问5. a suggestion or possibility. There is no question of our dismissing him. 可能性 可能性 verb1. to ask (a person) questions. I'll question him about what he was doing last night. 質問，詢問 审问，询问 2. to regard as doubtful. He questioned her right to use the money. 懷疑 怀疑ˈquestionable adjective1. doubtful; uncertain. 不確定的 可疑的2. probably not true, honest, respectable. questionable behaviour. 可疑的，不誠實的，不當的 不可靠的ˈquestionably adverb 可疑地 可疑地ˈquestionableness noun 可疑 可疑question mark a mark (?) used in writing to indicate a question. 問號 问号ˈquestion-master noun a person who asks the questions in eg a quiz. 問答節目主持人 问答节目主持人ˌquestionˈnaire (-ˈneə) noun a written list of questions to be answered by a large number of people to provide information for a survey or report. 問卷 调查表，问卷 in question being talked about. The matter in question can be left till next week. 正在談論的 正在谈论的out of the question not to be thought of as possible; not to be done. It is quite out of the question for you to go out tonight. 不可能的 不可能的question → 询问zhCN, 问题zhCN
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See:- $64 question
- a civil question deserves a civil answer
- a leading question
- a question mark
- a question mark hangs over somebody/something
- a question of time
- a vexed question
- an open question
- ask a silly question and you get a silly answer
- ask a silly/stupid question (and you'll get a silly/stupid answer)
- ask a stupid question and you'll get a stupid answer
- ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies
- Ask no questions and hear no lies
- at great length
- be a moot point
- be a moot point/question
- be a moot question
- be a question of time
- be just a matter of time
- be just a question of time
- be no question of (doing) (something)
- be no question that (something will happen/is the case)
- be only a matter of time
- be only a question of time
- be out of the question
- beg the question
- beg the question, to
- beside the point
- beyond question
- beyond/without question
- bombard (one) with questions
- bombard with questions
- bring (someone or something) into question
- bring into question
- bring/call/throw something into question
- burning question
- burning question, the
- call (someone or something) into question
- call in question
- call in question, to
- call into question
- come into question
- drill (someone) (with questions)
- field a question
- field questions
- fire insults at (one)
- fire questions at (one)
- fire questions, insults, etc. at somebody
- good question
- good question!
- in question
- it's a question of (something)
- it's a question of something
- it's only, just, etc. a matter/a question of time
- leading question
- loaded question
- moot question
- Next question
- no questions asked
- only a question of time
- open question
- open question, an
- open to question
- out of the question
- pop the question
- pop the question, to
- pose a question
- question (one) about (something)
- question about
- question mark
- question mark over
- question of
- rhetorical question
- shoot first, ask questions later
- sixty-four-dollar question
- sixty-four-thousand-dollar question, the
- the 64,000 dollar question
- the Final Solution
- the million-dollar question
- the sixty-four thousand dollar question
- the sixty-four-dollar question
- the sixty-four-thousand-dollar question
- There are two sides to every question
- There’s no such thing as a stupid question
- there's no question of (something)
- there's some question of (something)
- there's some/no question of something/of doing something
- throw (something) into question
- vexed question
- without question
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question Law1. a matter submitted to a court or other tribunal for judicial or quasi-judicial decision 2. question of fact (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the jury 3. question of law (in English law) that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the judge question
question [kwes´chun] an utterance about something unknown, seeking knowledge or other response.research question an interrogative phrase focused on what is to be described by a given research project and what relationships may be established.Question
Related to Question: rhetorical question, Questionable ContentQUESTION, punishment, crim. law. A means sometimes employed, in some countries, by means of torture, to compel supposed great criminals to disclose their accomplices, or to acknowledge their crimes.
2. This torture is called question, because, as the unfortunate person accused is made to suffer pain, he is asked questions as to his supposed crime or accomplices. The same as torture. This is unknown in the United States. See Poth. Procedure Criminelle, sect. 5, art. 2, Sec. 3. QUESTION, evidence. An interrogation put to a witness, requesting him to declare the truth of certain facts as far as he knows them.
2. Questions are either general or leading. By a general question is meant such an one as requires the witness to state all be knows without any suggestion being made to him, as who gave the blow?
3. A leading question is one which leads the mind of the witness to the answer, or suggests it to him, as did A B give the blow ?
4. The Romans called a question by which the fact or supposed fact which the interrogator expected, or wished to find asserted, in and by the answer made to the proposed respondent, a suggestive interrogation, as, is not your name A B? Vide Leading Question. QUESTION, practice. A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.
2. When the doubt or difference arises as to what the law is on a certain state of facts, this is said to be a legal question, and when the party demurs, this is to be decided by the court; when it arises as to the truth or falsehood of facts, this is a question of fact, and is to be decided by the jury. FinancialSeequestionnaireAcronymsSeeQquestion
Related to question: rhetorical question, Questionable ContentSynonyms for questionnoun a request for dataSynonyms- inquiry
- interrogation
- query
- interrogatory
noun a situation that presents difficulty, uncertainty, or perplexitySynonyms- hornets' nest
- issue
- problem
- can of worms
noun a lack of conviction or certaintySynonyms- doubt
- doubtfulness
- dubiety
- dubiousness
- incertitude
- mistrust
- skepticism
- suspicion
- uncertainty
- wonder
verb to put a question to (someone)Synonyms- ask
- examine
- inquire
- query
- quiz
verb to be uncertain, disbelieving, or skeptical aboutSynonyms- distrust
- doubt
- misdoubt
- mistrust
- wonder
Synonyms for questionnoun an instance of questioningSynonyms- enquiry
- query
- inquiry
- interrogation
Related WordsAntonymsnoun the subject matter at issueSynonymsRelated Words- subject
- theme
- topic
- problem
- matter of fact
- question of fact
- matter of law
- question of law
noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a replySynonyms- interrogation
- interrogative
- interrogative sentence
Related Words- sentence
- cross-question
- leading question
- yes-no question
noun uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of somethingSynonyms- doubt
- doubtfulness
- dubiousness
Related Words- uncertainness
- uncertainty
- precariousness
noun a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and voteSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun an informal reference to a marriage proposalRelated Words- marriage offer
- marriage proposal
- proposal of marriage
- proposal
verb challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety ofSynonymsRelated Wordsverb pose a series of questions toSynonymsRelated Wordsverb pose a questionSynonymsRelated Words- wonder
- inquire
- enquire
- interpellate
- examine
- pump
- feel out
- sound out
- check out
- debrief
- ask
verb conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reportingSynonymsRelated Wordsverb place in doubt or express doubtful speculationSynonymsRelated Words- meditate
- mull
- mull over
- muse
- ponder
- chew over
- think over
- excogitate
- reflect
- ruminate
- speculate
- contemplate
- scruple
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