question
Noun
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is a type of: inquiring, questioning - a request for information
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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 -
is a type of: sentence - a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a languagesubtypes:
- 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
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is a type of: precariousness, uncertainness, uncertainty - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
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is a type of: proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)same as: motion
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is a type of: marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal, proposal of marriage - an offer of marriage
Verb
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is a type of: challenge - issue a challenge tosame as: call into question, oppugn
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same as: interrogate
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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 -
same as: interview
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is a type of: chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over - reflect deeply on a subjectsubtypes: scruple - have doubts aboutsame as: wonder
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