What does questioning mean?

Definitions for questioning
ques·tion·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. questioning, inquiringadjective

    a request for information

  2. questioning, quizzicaladjective

    perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

    "he had a quizzical expression"

  3. doubting, questioning, skeptical, scepticaladjective

    marked by or given to doubt

    "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"

  4. inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(a)adjective

    showing curiosity

    "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"

Wiktionary

  1. questioningnoun

    The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

  2. questioningnoun

    The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.

  3. questioningadjective

    Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

Wikipedia

  1. Questioning

    Questioning is a major form of human thought and interpersonal communication. It involves employing a series of questions to explore an issue, an idea or something intriguing. Questioning is the process of forming and wielding that serves to develop answers and insight.

ChatGPT

  1. questioning

    Questioning refers to the process or act of asking, inquiring, examining or investigating something in order to gain information, confirm validity or promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. This can be through verbal discourse or mental thought-process aimed at eliciting certain facts or responses. It is a common practice in various fields such as education, research, law, and journalism.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Questioning

    of Question

Wikidata

  1. Questioning

    The questioning of one's gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, or all three is a process of exploration by people who may be unsure, still exploring, and concerned about applying a social label to themselves for various reasons. The letter "Q" is sometimes added to the end of the acronym LGBT; the "Q" can refer to either queer or questioning. It is even expanded further as LGBTQIA to include intersexuals and asexuals. Many LGBT student groups and literature include questioning in their literature; in the case of gay–straight alliance groups they do so in part so students are not compelled to label themselves or choose a sexual identity. According to the American Psychological Association: "Adolescence can be a period of experimentation, and many youths may question their sexual feelings. Becoming aware of sexual feelings is a normal developmental task of adolescence. Sometimes adolescents have same-sex feelings or experiences that cause confusion about their sexual orientation. This confusion appears to decline over time, with different outcomes for different individuals." Some youths avoid coming out or even acknowledging their sexual orientation because of social stigma. For some youths, acknowledging their lesbian, gay or bisexual identity can bring an end to confusion. Those who receive support can often live satisfying and healthy lives and move through the usual process of adolescent development; those who face bullying, ostracism or other forms of oppression are more likely to be at risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to engage in high-risk activities, such as unprotected sex and alcohol and drug abuse. Questioning youth are at higher risk for victimization, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol abuse even more so than lesbian, gay and bisexual youth, possibly due to marginalization from straight and LGB peers alike.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of questioning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of questioning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of questioning in a Sentence

  1. Mitch McConnell:

    I think the Republican, sort of, core voters in the states what were critical to us, were highly offended by the questioning of the presumption of innocence and the tactics, and I think it was like an adrenaline shot. We were worried about lack of intensity on our side, and I think the Kavanaugh fight certainly provided that. It was extremely helpful.

  2. Asbel Kiprop:

    My family and I are devastated. I am traumatized, the line of questioning I was subjected to earlier strongly suggested somebody had an axe to grind.

  3. Corbin Trent:

    The way she operates, whether it's to come up with lines of questioning or lines of messaging, or how to present things to her constituents or to the American people or to the party -- it's continuous listening and talking, when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using social media, that is essentially a practice run and a conversation that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's working and developing.

  4. Lindsey Graham:

    I can tell you this, today is another day of questioning, and I think there will be some important issues raised, but at the end of the day, we each have to make a decision as to whether this man should have a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, it's not an easy call because it's the deciding vote in a 4-4 court.

  5. Donald Trump:

    Based on the rulings that I have received in the Trump University civil case, I feel justified in questioning whether I am receiving a fair trial.

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