query; difficulty, problem; doubt, reservation; dispute, controversy; subject of discussion or controversy
investigate, examine; cast doubt on, have reservations; ask, query
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Question Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
Question Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(v. t.)
To talk to; to converse with.
To talk to; to converse with.
(v. t.)
To raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to.
To raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to.
(v. t.)
To inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness.
To inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness.
(v. t.)
To doubt of; to be uncertain of; to query.
To doubt of; to be uncertain of; to query.
(n.)
To ask questions; to inquire.
To ask questions; to inquire.
(n.)
To argue; to converse; to dispute.
To argue; to converse; to dispute.
(n.)
The act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer.
The act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer.
(n.)
That which is asked; inquiry; interrogatory; query.
That which is asked; inquiry; interrogatory; query.
(n.)
Talk; conversation; speech; speech.
Talk; conversation; speech; speech.
(n.)
Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question.
Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question.
(n.)
Examination with reference to a decisive result; investigation; specifically, a judicial or official investigation; also, examination under torture.
Examination with reference to a decisive result; investigation; specifically, a judicial or official investigation; also, examination under torture.
(n.)
Discussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutDiscussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question.
question
\ques"tion\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. questioned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. questioning.] [cf. f. questionner. see question, n.]
1. to ask questions; to inquire. he that questioneth much shall learn much.
2. to argue; to converse; to dispute. [obs.] i pray you, think you question with the jew.
question
\ques"tion\, v. t. 1. to inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness.
2. to doubt of; to be uncertain of; to query. and most we question what we most desire.
3. to raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to. "but have power and right to question thy bold entrance on this place."
4. to talk to; to converse with. with many holiday and lady terms he questioned me. -- shak.
similar words(21)
past question
question sheet
question of privilege
to beg the question
question of law
to pop the question
question mark
previous question
beyond question
to the question
call into question
in question
out of question
cross-question
question master
rhetorical question
frequently asked question
leading question
yes-no question
out of the question
question of fact
Origin
From Shakespeare's Hamlet.
© 2004 The Phrase Finder. Take a look at Phrase Finder’s sister site, the Phrases Thesaurus, a subscription service for professional writers & language lovers.From Shakespeare's Hamlet.
ceist f.
v., t., ceistigh, cuir ceist ar (chum)
v., t., ceistigh, cuir ceist ar (chum)
Adholi = v. to re-examine, to question again
Cwestiwn = n. a question
Gofyniad = n. an asking; question
Gorchest = n. an enigma; a question; a feat
Gorholi = v. to inquire overmuch, to question overmuch
Holi = v. to question, to inquire
Llawfrenin = n. the play of question and command
Noun
1. an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
(synonym) inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation
(antonym) answer
(hypernym) questioning, inquiring
(derivation) interview
2. the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
(synonym) head
(hypernym) subject, topic, theme
(hyponym) problem
3. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
(synonym) interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
(hypernym) sentence
(hyponym) cross-question
(derivation) interrogate
4. uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"
(synonym) doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness
(hypernym) uncertainty, uncertainness
(derivation) wonder
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"
(synonym) motion
(hypernym) proposal
6. an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"
(hypernym) marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer, proposal
Verb
1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"
(synonym) oppugn, call into question
(hypernym) challenge
(derivation) doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness
2. pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
(synonym) interrogate
(hypernym) ask
(derivation) interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
3. pose a question
(synonym) query
(hypernym) ask
(hyponym) wonder, inquire, enquire
(derivation) interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
4. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
(synonym) interview
(hypernym) converse, discourse
(derivation) inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation
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"
(synonym) wonder
(hypernym) chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate
(hyponym) scruple
(derivation) doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness
Question Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries
The matter before the House or a committee, about which it is called upon to make a decision. The Speaker ascertains that a debate has concluded by asking if the House is "ready for the question".
Under the authority of the Clerk of the House of Commons
To question the merits of a thing in your dreams, denotes that you will suspect some one whom you love of unfaithfulness, and you will fear for your speculations.
To ask a question, foretells that you will earnestly strive for truth and be successful.
If you are questioned, you will be unfairly dealt with.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see: Guttenberg ProjectTo ask a question, foretells that you will earnestly strive for truth and be successful.
If you are questioned, you will be unfairly dealt with.
Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions.
A dream is an answer to a question we haven't yet learned how to ask.
The question was put to him, what hope is; and his answer was, "The dream of a waking man."
Question Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
In English Query, an English form of a query, for example, "How many customers bought products last year?" Questions may also be posed as statements to an English Query application, for example, "List the customers that bought products last year."
Question Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
A question may be either a linguistic expression used to make a request for information, or else the request itself made by such an expression. This information may be provided with an answer.
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"Question!" is a song by American heavy metal band System of a Down. It is the second single of their fourth album Mezmerize, which focuses on life after death. The song was first premiered by the famous Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ-FM on May 23, 2005 and was released to alternative and rock radio stations on July 12 of the same year.
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Question Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
A means sometimes employed, in some countries, by means of torture, to compel supposed great criminals to disclose their accomplices, or to acknowledge their crimes.
This torture is called question, because, as the unfortunate person accused is made to suffer pain, he is asked questions as to his supposed crime or accomplices. The same as torture. This is unknown in the United States.
An interrogation put to a witness, requesting him to declare the truth of certain facts as far as he knows them.
Questions are either general or leading. By a general question is meant such an one as requires the witness to state all be knows without any suggestion being made to him, as who gave the blow?
A leading question is one which leads the mind of the witness to the answer, or suggests it to him, as did A B give the blow ?
The Romans called a question by which the fact or supposed fact which the interrogator expected, or wished to find asserted, in and by the answer made to the proposed respondent, a suggestive interrogation, as, is not your name A B? Vide Leading Question.
A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.
When the doubt or difference arises as to what the law is on a certain state of facts, this is said to be a legal question, and when the party demurs, this is to be decided by the court; when it arises as to the truth or falsehood of facts, this is a question of fact, and is to be decided by the jury.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Courtesy of the 'Lectric Law Library.This torture is called question, because, as the unfortunate person accused is made to suffer pain, he is asked questions as to his supposed crime or accomplices. The same as torture. This is unknown in the United States.
An interrogation put to a witness, requesting him to declare the truth of certain facts as far as he knows them.
Questions are either general or leading. By a general question is meant such an one as requires the witness to state all be knows without any suggestion being made to him, as who gave the blow?
A leading question is one which leads the mind of the witness to the answer, or suggests it to him, as did A B give the blow ?
The Romans called a question by which the fact or supposed fact which the interrogator expected, or wished to find asserted, in and by the answer made to the proposed respondent, a suggestive interrogation, as, is not your name A B? Vide Leading Question.
A point on which the parties are not agreed, and which is submitted to the decision of a judge and jury.
When the doubt or difference arises as to what the law is on a certain state of facts, this is said to be a legal question, and when the party demurs, this is to be decided by the court; when it arises as to the truth or falsehood of facts, this is a question of fact, and is to be decided by the jury.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Question Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Question Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
The right index finger draws a question mark in the air.
