question

(noun) an instance of questioning. Synonyms: inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation. Examples: "There was a question about my training." "We made inquiries of all those who were present."

(noun) the subject matter at issue. Synonyms: head. Examples: "The question of disease merits serious discussion." "Under the head of minor roman poets."

(noun) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. Synonyms: interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence. Examples: "He asked a direct question." "He had trouble phrasing his interrogations."

(noun) uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something. Synonyms: doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness. Examples: "The dubiousness of his claim." "There is no question about the validity of the enterprise."

(noun) a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote. Synonyms: motion. Examples: "He made a motion to adjourn." "She called for the question."

(noun) an informal reference to a marriage proposal. Examples: "He was ready to pop the question."

(verb) challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of. Synonyms: oppugn, call into question. Examples: "We must question your judgment in this matter."

(verb) pose a series of questions to. Synonyms: interrogate. Examples: "The suspect was questioned by the police." "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion."

(verb) pose a question. Synonyms: query.

(verb) conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting. Synonyms: interview.

(verb) place in doubt or express doubtful speculation. Synonyms: wonder. Examples: "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do." "She wondered whether it would snow tonight."