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Question

noun

1.

An instance of questioning. Synonyms: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query. "We made inquiries of all those who were present"

2.

The subject matter at issue. Synonym: head. "Under the head of minor Roman poets"

3.

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. Synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence. "He had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

4.

Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something. Synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness. "There is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

5.

A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote. Synonym: motion. "She called for the question"

6.

An informal reference to a marriage proposal.

verb

(past & past part. questioned; pres. part. questioning)

1.

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of. Synonyms: call into question, oppugn.

2.

Pose a series of questions to. Synonym: interrogate. "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

3.

Pose a question. Synonym: query.

4.

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

5.

Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation. Synonym: wonder. "She wondered whether it would snow tonight"

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