Definitions for questionˈkwɛs tʃən

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ques•tion^*ˈkwɛs tʃən(n.)

a sentence in an interrogative form addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.
a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem:
It was mainly a question of time.
a subject of dispute or controversy.
a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.
Category: Government
the procedure of putting a proposal to vote.
Category: Government
Law. a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal for decision. the interrogation by which information is secured.
Category: Law
the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query.
inquiry into or discussion of some problem.
(v.t.)to ask questions of; interrogate.
to ask; inquire.
to make a question of; doubt:
They questioned our sincerity.
to challenge; dispute.
(v.i.)to ask a question.

Idioms for question:

call in or into question, to dispute; challenge. to cast doubt upon; question.
Category: Idiom
in question, under consideration. in dispute.
Category: Idiom
out of the question,not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible.
Category: Idiom

^* Usage.: See beg.

Origin of question:

1250–1300; (n.) ME questio(u)n, questiun < MF question < L quaestiō=quaes-, s. of quaerere to ask

ques′tion•er(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation(noun)
an instance of questioning
"there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
question, head(noun)
the subject matter at issue
"the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
question, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence(noun)
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
"he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, 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"
motion, 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"
question(verb)
an informal reference to a marriage proposal
"he was ready to pop the question"
question, oppugn, call into question(verb)
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
"We must question your judgment in this matter"
interrogate, question(verb)
pose a series of questions to
"The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
question, query(verb)
pose a question
interview, question(verb)
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
wonder, question(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"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

question(noun)ˈkwɛs tʃən
sth that is asked in order to get information
Does anyone have any questions?; to ask/answer a question
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
sth asked to find out what you know
a test/competition question
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
sth people disagree about; = issue
to discuss the question of global warming
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
doubt
a lot of questions in my mind about what she said; There's no question he's the best.
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
indicates what the most important thing is
It's really a question of leadership.
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
indicates what, where, who, etc. is being talked about
The girl in question is someone they knew in college.
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
definitely not allowed or possible
With her illness any travel is out of the question.
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
indicates you cannot answer a question but agree an answer is needed
"Can you afford to do this?" "Well, that's a good question."
question(verb)ˈkwɛs tʃən
(of a person in authority) to ask sb for information
Police are questioning a man in connection with the murder.
questionˈkwɛs tʃən
to doubt or be unsure
I question whether he is really that smart.

Wiktionary

question(Noun)
A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
What is your question?
question(Noun)
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.
question(Noun)
An unknown.
There was a question of which material to use.
question(Noun)
A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
His claim to the property has come under question.
question(Noun)
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
I move that the question be put to a vote.
question(Verb)
To ask questions of; interrogate; enquire; ask for information.
question(Verb)
To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Webster Dictionary

Question(noun)
the act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer
Question(noun)
discussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question
Question(noun)
examination with reference to a decisive result; investigation; specifically, a judicial or official investigation; also, examination under torture
Question(noun)
that which is asked; inquiry; interrogatory; query
Question(noun)
hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question
Question(noun)
talk; conversation; speech; speech
Question(noun)
to ask questions; to inquire
Question(noun)
to argue; to converse; to dispute
Question(verb)
to inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness
Question(verb)
to doubt of; to be uncertain of; to query
Question(verb)
to raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to
Question(verb)
to talk to; to converse with