Question meaning

What does “question” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“question” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an instance of questioning.

question

an instance of questioning
“there was a question about my training”
“we made inquiries of all those who were present”
Synonymsinquiry enquiry query interrogation
Oppositesanswer
the subject matter at issue
“the question of disease merits serious discussion”
“under the head of minor Roman poets”
Synonymshead
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
“he asked a direct question”
“he had trouble phrasing his interrogations”
Synonymsinterrogation interrogative interrogative sentence
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”
Synonymsdoubt dubiousness doubtfulness
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”
Synonymsmotion
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
“he was ready to pop the question”

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
“We must question your judgment in this matter”
Synonymsoppugn call into question
pose a series of questions to
“The suspect was questioned by the police”
“We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion”
Synonymsinterrogate
pose a question
Synonymsquery
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
Synonymsinterview
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
“I wonder whether this was the right thing to do”
“she wondered whether it would snow tonight”
Synonymswonder

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University