Noun
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an informal reference to a marriage proposal
"he was ready to pop the question"
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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"
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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"
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a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
"he asked a direct question"
"he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
- interrogative sentence -
the subject matter at issue
"the question of disease merits serious discussion"
"under the head of minor Roman poets"
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an instance of questioning
"there was a question about my training"
"we made inquiries of all those who were present"
Verb
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place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
"I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"
"she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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pose a question
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pose a series of questions to
"The suspect was questioned by the police"
"We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
"We must question your judgment in this matter"
- call into question