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- Dictionaryquestion/ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information: "we hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions" Similar Opposite
- 2. a matter requiring resolution or discussion: "the question of local government funding worried ministers"
verb
- 1. ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context: "four men were being questioned about the killings" Similar
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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.
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. “he asked a direct question ”. synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence. see more. noun. an instance of questioning. “there was a question about my training”. synonyms: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query. see more.
the person or thing that is being discussed: I stayed home on the night in question. See more.
Question definition: a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.. See examples of QUESTION used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of question noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A question is a problem, matter, or point which needs to be considered. But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one. [ + of] That decision raised questions about the fairness of his procedure. The question is: Is this what we really want? ...if the security question is not resolved.
QUESTION definition: 1. a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: 2. a situation or problem that needs to be…. Learn more.
a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time. a subject of dispute or controversy. a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.
QUESTION meaning: 1 : a sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge; 2 : a matter or problem that is being discussed a subject or topic often + of.
