question: Meaning and Definition of

ques•tion

1. a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
2. a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation.
3. a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually fol. by of&hasp;): It was simply a question of time.
4. a subject of dispute or controversy.
5. a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly.
6. the procedure of putting a proposal to vote.
7. a problem of public policy submitted to the voters for an expression of opinion.
1. a controversy that is submitted to a judicial tribunal or administrative agency for decision.
2. the interrogation by which information is secured.
3. Obs.judicial examination or trial.
9. the act of asking or inquiring; interrogation; query.
10. inquiry into or discussion of some problem or doubtful matter.
11. See(def. 9).
12. beyond dispute; without doubt: It was, beyond question, a magnificent performance.
13. or This report calls into question all previous research on the subject.
1. to dispute; challenge.
2. to cast doubt upon; question:This report calls into question all previous research on the subject.
1. under consideration.
2. in dispute.
15. not to be considered; unthinkable; impossible: She thought about a trip to Spain but dismissed it as out of the question.

1. to ask (someone) a question; ask questions of; interrogate.
2. to ask or inquire.
3. to make a question of; doubt: He questioned her sincerity.
4. to challenge or dispute: She questioned the judge's authority in the case.

1. to ask a question or questions.