Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
noun a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
A1 What is your favorite color?
A2 Can you help me with this math question?
B1 The interview panel asked me a difficult question.
B2 The scientist posed a thought-provoking question during the conference.
C1 The lawyer's cross-examination was focused on one key question.
C2 The philosopher pondered the ultimate question of existence.
verb to ask questions of or about
A1 She questions everything her teacher says in class.
A2 He questions the validity of the data presented in the report.
B1 The detective questioned the suspect for hours before getting a confession.
B2 The scientists questioned the results of the experiment due to inconsistencies.
C1 The journalist questioned the politician about his controversial statements.
C2 The philosopher questioned the nature of reality and existence in his latest book.
adjective pertaining to or used for questioning
A1 She asked a question about the weather.
A2 The teacher gave us a question to answer for homework.
B1 The survey included several questions about shopping habits.
B2 The interviewer posed a series of questions to the candidate during the job interview.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research raised important questions about the nature of reality.
C2 The philosopher's latest book delves deep into questions of ethics and morality.
preposition used in forming direct questions
A1 I have a question about the homework.
A2 Can I ask you a question about the exam?
B1 She raised a question regarding the project timeline.
B2 The lawyer posed a question to the witness during cross-examination.
C1 The professor's question challenged the students' understanding of the topic.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research raised important questions about the nature of the universe.
formal The professor posed a challenging question during the lecture.
informal I have a question about the homework assignment.
slang Hey, I've got a quick question for you.
figurative Her decision to quit her job raised a lot of questions among her colleagues.
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