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question

Noun

An instance of questioning (synset 107208256)
"there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

is a type of: inquiring, questioning - a request for information

same as: enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query
The subject matter at issue (synset 106796625)
"the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"

is a type of: subject, theme, topic - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
subtypes:
- problem - a question raised for consideration or solution
- matter of fact, question of fact - a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
- matter of law, question of law - a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide
same as: head
A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply (synset 107211342)
"he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

is a type of: sentence - a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
subtypes:
- cross-question - a question asked in cross-examination
- leading question - a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
- yes-no question - a question that can be answered by yes or no
same as: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
Uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something (synset 104764777)
"the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

is a type of: precariousness, uncertainness, uncertainty - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

same as: doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness
A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote (synset 107178244)
"he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"

is a type of: proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

same as: motion
An informal reference to a marriage proposal (synset 107176710)
"he was ready to pop the question"

is a type of: marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal, proposal of marriage - an offer of marriage

Verb

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of (synset 200869073)
"We must question your judgment in this matter"

is a type of: challenge - issue a challenge to

same as: call into question, oppugn
Pose a series of questions to (synset 200789846)
"The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

is a type of: ask, enquire, inquire - address a question to and expect an answer from

same as: interrogate
Pose a question (synset 200786670)
is a type of: ask, enquire, inquire - address a question to and expect an answer from
subtypes:
- enquire, inquire, wonder - have a wish or desire to know something
- interpellate - question formally about policy or government business
- examine - question closely
- pump - question persistently
- check out, feel out, sound out - try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
- debrief - put someone through a debriefing and make him report
same as: query
Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting (synset 200810517)
is a type of: converse, discourse - carry on a conversation

same as: interview
Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation (synset 200927081)
"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

is a type of: chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over - reflect deeply on a subject

subtypes: scruple - have doubts about

same as: wonder

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