1. (noun)question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation an instance of questioning "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
2. (noun)question, head the subjectmatter at issue "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
3. (noun)question, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
4. (noun)doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, question 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"
5. (noun)motion, question a formalproposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"
7. (verb)question, oppugn, call into question challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of "We must question your judgment in this matter"
8. (verb)interrogate, question pose a series of questions to "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
11. (verb)wonder, question place in doubt or express doubtful speculation "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
1. (noun)question sth that is asked in order to get information Does anyone have any questions?; to ask/answer a question
2. question sth asked to find out what you know a test/competition question
3. question sth people disagree about; = issue to discuss the question of global warming
4. question doubt a lot of questions in my mind about what she said; There's no question he's the best.
5. question a/the question of indicates what the most important thing is It's really a question of leadership.
6. question in question indicates what, where, who, etc. is being talked about The girl in question is someone they knew in college.
7. question out of the question definitely not allowed or possible With her illness any travel is out of the question.
8. question that's a good question indicates you cannot answer a question but agree an answer is needed "Can you afford to do this?" "Well, that's a good question."
9. (verb)question (of a person in authority) to ask sb for information Police are questioning a man in connection with the murder.
10. question to doubt or be unsure I question whether he is really that smart.
Definition of 'question'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)question the act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer
2. (noun)question discussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question
4. (noun)question that which is asked; inquiry; interrogatory; query
5. (noun)question hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question