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/kwˈɛstʃʌn/

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Noun
an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
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the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
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a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
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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"
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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"
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an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"
Verb
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"
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pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
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pose a question
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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
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