question

/kwɛsʧən/ nounverb
8 letters2 syllables17 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS11
NOUN
1

Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something.

“there is no question about the validity of the enterprise”

2

An informal reference to a marriage proposal.

“he was ready to pop the question”

3

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply.

“he asked a direct question”

4

A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote.

“she called for the question”

5

The subject matter at issue.

“the question of disease merits serious discussion”

6

An instance of questioning.

“there was a question about my training”

VERB
1

Pose a question.

2

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of.

“We must question your judgment in this matter”

3

Pose a series of questions to.

“The suspect was questioned by the police”

“We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion”

4

Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.

5

Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation.

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