noun
an instance of questioning
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- there was a question about my training
- we made inquiries of all those who were present
noun
the subject matter at issue
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- the question of disease merits serious discussion
- under the head of minor Roman poets
noun
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
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- he asked a direct question
- he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
noun
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
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- the dubiousness of his claim
- there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
noun
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
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- he made a motion to adjourn
- she called for the question
noun
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
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- he was ready to pop the question
verb
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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- We must question your judgment in this matter
verb
pose a series of questions to
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- The suspect was questioned by the police
- We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
verb
pose a question
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verb
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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verb
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
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- I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
- she wondered whether it would snow tonight