question
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈkwɛsʧən/
- As discussed below, this calls into question clients' stated reasons for bringing moral support.
- raise questions
- call into question
- unanswered questions
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Watch on YouTubeIf we are awake, this question may haunt us.
- If we are awake, this question may haunt us.
- Your vocation is an ongoing question, is it not?
- What now is a question you will ask your whole life.
- This certainly raises some questions about value for AMD.
- There was we never stopped to ask the question, is this a good idea?
- Whatever it is, my question is everyone has bad days.
- What is success in this world when those questions come up?
Examples
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So it begs the question, are we the same?
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I have a question about the validity of the experimental results.
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But it turns out this question is impossible to answer.
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Now, of course, the only question left to be decided, is where the police shall find you.
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Let me ask you a question.
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From here on, it was a question of following the timetable... move by move.
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There are also some fundamental issues that call into question the decision to pursue steam power.
Academic text (2011) -
Such studies have brought into question the benefit of the Breast Screening Programme as a whole.
Academic text (2012) -
The question you've been wanting to ask ever since we met.
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There was some question of his resigning on health grounds, but apparently the Holy Father convinced him to continue.
Synonyms
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1.6
A feeling of not being sure about something
255
4.0
Not being sure about what will happen or what to do
121
5.1
A feeling of doubt about an idea or claim when there is not enough proof
96
4.8
A feeling of doubt that makes you hesitate to agree
32
8.4
A feeling of doubt or unease about whether you are doing the right thing
19
3.8
A small feeling that something might not be true
4
4.3
Short times when a person feels unsure about a choice or situation
2
5.9
A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something will turn out well
1
6.7
A feeling of doubt and worry about what will happen
1
7.9
A very small feeling that something may not be true
1
7.8
A feeling of doubt or not trusting something
1
3.8
A feeling of doubt or low confidence
1
9.9
A feeling of doubt about whether something is true
1
4.9
A very small feeling of being unsure about something
1
8.9
A feeling of not being sure or confident about something
1
7.5
The fact that something may not be true or reliable
1
7.7
A strong, worrying feeling that you are not sure you can trust someone or something
1
9.9
A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something
1
5.5
A feeling of not being sure about something
1
7.9
The quality of being doubtful about whether something is true
A feeling of not being sure about something
A quiet feeling of not being sure about something
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Etymology
Question comes from the Latin verb quaerere 'to seek' and is related to quest, a search; when something is 'in question' people are still looking or doubting. So question can mean doubt or uncertainty.