Question
 

question
noun1.an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"[ant: answer]2.the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"3.a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"4.uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"[syn: doubt]5.a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"[syn: motion]6.an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"
verb1.challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"2.pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"[syn: interrogate]3.pose a question4.conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting[syn: interview]5.place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"[syn: wonder]