Question - Definition

n 1: an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my
training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were
present" [syn: question, inquiry, enquiry, query,
interrogation] [ant: answer]
2: the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits
serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
[syn: question, head]
3: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a
direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his
interrogations" [syn: question, interrogation,
interrogative, interrogative sentence]
4: uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of
something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no
question about the validity of the enterprise" [syn: doubt,
dubiousness, doubtfulness, question]
5: a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly
for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she
called for the question" [syn: motion, question]
6: an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready
to pop the question"
v 1: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must
question your judgment in this matter" [syn: question,
oppugn, call into question]
2: pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by
the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of
the explosion" [syn: interrogate, question]
3: pose a question [syn: question, query]
4: conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio
reporting [syn: interview, question]
5: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder
whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered
whether it would snow tonight" [syn: wonder, question]