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/ˈkwɛstjən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
  2. A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
  3. A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
  4. A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
  5. (chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.
  6. Talk; conversation; speech.
  7. To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
  8. To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
  9. To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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