Sekirov Dictionary

question

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

noun 6
verb 4
forms 6
phrases 4

noun6

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something said or written to ask someone for information or an answer
- What is your question?
•
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
- The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.
- There was a question of which material to use.
•
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
- I move that the question be put to a vote.
•
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
- His claim to the property has come under question.
- The story is true beyond question.
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(no longer used, historical) Interrogation by torture.
- I, not at all ambitious of the crown of martyrdom, resolved to temporize: so that, when I was brought to the question the second time, I made a solemn recantation […] — 1751
•
(no longer used) Talk; conversation; speech.
- Made she no verbal question? — 1603

verb4

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To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
- Yet he lingered in Perryville with the determination of seeing Ruth, and questioning her about Helen Murray's letters. — 1836
•
To ask a question or questions; inquire or seek to know; examine.
- He that questioneth much shall learn much. — 1597
•
To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
- Question things. I have the most fun when I'm writing questioning things that people do not question- the assumptions that everybody knows are true. — 1985
•
(no longer used) To argue; to converse; to dispute.
- I pray you, think you question with the Jew. — 1596

forms

questioned · questionedst · questioning · questioneth · questions · questionest

Phrases with question

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