question

About 183.70 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.

   What is your question?

2. noun A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

   The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.

3. noun A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.

   His claim to the property has come under question.

4. noun A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

   I move that the question be put to a vote.

5. noun Interrogation by torture.
6. noun Talk; conversation; speech.
7. verb To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
8. verb To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Similar words

interrogative inquiry interrogation query enquiry interrogate interview oppugn motion wonder

Often followed by

of is was that whether the in to as

Word family

questioned questioner questioners questioning questions