question meaning and definition

QUESTION noun

Definition of question (noun)

1. an instance of questioning
   • "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
   • synonyms: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query
   • antonym: answer
2. the subject matter at issue
   • "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
   • synonyms: head
3. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
   • "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness
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"
   • synonyms: motion
6. an informal reference to a marriage proposal
   • "he was ready to pop the question"

QUESTION verb

Definition of question (verb)

1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
   • "We must question your judgment in this matter"
   • synonyms: call into question, oppugn
2. pose a series of questions to
   • "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
   • synonyms: interrogate
3. pose a question
   • synonyms: query
4. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
   • synonyms: interview
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"
   • synonyms: wonder