QUESTION
(noun) 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"
synonyms : doubt , doubtfulness , dubiousness(noun) the subject matter at issue
"the question of disease merits serious discussion", "under the head of minor Roman poets"
synonyms : head(noun) an informal reference to a marriage proposal
"he was ready to pop the question"
(noun) 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"
synonyms : motion(noun) an instance of questioning
"there was a question about my training", "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
synonyms : enquiry , inquiry , interrogation , query(noun) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
"he asked a direct question", "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
synonyms : interrogation , interrogative , interrogative sentence(verb) pose a question
synonyms : queryHe queried the salesman about specific details. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) pose a series of questions to
"The suspect was questioned by the police", "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
synonyms : interrogate(verb) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
synonyms : interview(verb) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
"We must question your judgment in this matter"
synonyms : call into question , oppugn(verb) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do", "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
synonyms : wonder
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


