Definitions for questioning
ques·tion·ing

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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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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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.

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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.

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1. Questioning

   of Question

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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.

How to pronounce questioning?

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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. Monsignor Krysztof Olaf Charamsa:

   My decision of 'coming out' is a very personal decision in the homophobic world of the Catholic church. It has been very difficult and very hard. I ask that you keep in mind this reality that is difficult to understand for anyone who has not lived through an identical passage in their own life, the timing is not intended to pressurize anyone, but maybe a good pressure, in fact a Christian participation, a Christian voice that wants to bring to the synod the response of the homosexual believers to the questioning of Pope Francis.

2. Michael McCaul:

   I worry we are sending the wrong message to our allies and adversaries of weakness, our allies are questioning whether they can trust us, and our enemies no longer fear us, that is dangerous foreign policy to be engaged in.

3. Rob Smith:

   Nobody is questioning whether people who commit some of the most serious offenses should be held accountable, the question is, do people who are among the most broken, vulnerable and impaired in our society deserve the death penalty.

4. Asheesh Mehra:

   (Young graduates) have access to overseas travel, they are spending time with customer organizations abroad and they are looking at that culture. So they are questioning their organizations.

5. Ricardo Lara:

   People in my district are genuinely scared -- scared that they are going to lose their health care, scared that their mom or dad might be deported, we have transgender children who are scared now about who they are and questioning that. Democrats in general, now, it's time for us not only to present alternatives, but be unequivocal and unapologetic about who we are. If we don't do that now, when? This is a moment that will define us as a party and we need to fight.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=questioning
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Questioning
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questioning
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/questioning
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=questioning