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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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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.
Synonyms for QUESTION: problem, interrogative, quiz, conundrum, riddle, puzzle, poser, toughy; Antonyms of QUESTION: solution, response, answer, reply, willingness, approval, agreement, sanction.
noun. a form of words addressed to a person in order to elicit information or evoke a response; interrogative sentence. 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.
noun. 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.
a sentence or phrase used to find out information: ask someone a questionThe police asked me questions all day. answer a questionWhy won't you answer my question? that is a good question"So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.)
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.
used to say that something is not difficult to predict, explain, do, etc. It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. It's just a question of deciding what you really want. Now it's just a question of getting the wording right.
1. an asking; inquiry. 2. something that is asked; interrogative sentence, as in seeking to learn or in testing another's knowledge; query. 3. doubt; uncertainty. no question of his veracity. 4. something in controversy before a court.
Definition of question noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To interrogate (a suspect, for example). To ask a question or questions. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine. Researchers questioning which of the methods will work.
