question
/ˈkwɛstjən/ · noun
Meaning
- A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
- A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
- A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
- A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
- (chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.
- Talk; conversation; speech.
- To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
- To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
- To argue; to converse; to dispute.
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