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Dictionary definition for: Question

1. (n) an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training" "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

2. (v) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"

3. (n) the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion" "under the head of minor Roman poets"

4. (v) pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police" "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

5. (n) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question" "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

6. (v) pose a question

7. (n) uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim" "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

8. (v) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

9. (n) 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"

10. (v) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do" "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

11. (n) an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"

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