question

Definitions

1. noun

   A sentence or word that asks for information.

   Examples

   • What is your question?
   • Can I ask you a question?
   ≈inquiry≈enquiry≈query≈interrogation
2. noun

   A subject that people need to think about or discuss.

   Examples

   • The question of pay will be discussed at the meeting.
   • There was a question of which material to use.
   ≈subject≈topic≈problem≈consideration≈proposition
3. noun

   A doubt about whether something is true or right.

   Examples

   • His claim to the property has come under question.
   • The story is true beyond question.
   ≈issue≈doubt
4. noun

   A proposal that a meeting must vote on.

   Examples

   • I move that the question be put to a vote.
   • The chairman called the question after a long debate.
   ≈proposal
5. noun

   In history, hard questioning that used torture.

   Examples

   • The prisoner was put to the question.
   • The council could put state prisoners to the question.
6. noun

   In old use, talk or conversation.

   Examples

   • She made no verbal question.
   • There was little question between them on the matter.
7. verb

   To ask someone questions.

   Examples

   • The police questioned the witness for an hour.
   • He wanted to question her about the letters.
   ≈query
8. verb

   To doubt something or say it may not be true.

   Examples

   • He questioned the claim that the factory was the cause.
   • Always question what you are told.
   ≈query
9. verb

   To ask questions in order to learn or test.

   Examples

   • The teacher questioned the class about the reading.
   • He who questions much will learn much.
10. verb

    In old use, to talk or argue with someone.

    Examples

    • I pray you, question with the man.
    • The two scholars questioned late into the night.