1a. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. b. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics.4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 5a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly. b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote. 6. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.
1. To put a question to. See synonyms at ask. 2. To examine (a witness, for example) by questioning; interrogate. 3. To express doubt about; dispute. 4. To analyze; examine.
INTRANSITIVE VERB:
To ask questions.
IDIOMS:
in question Under consideration or discussion. out of the question Not worth considering; impossible: Starting over is out of the question.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaesti, quaestin-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.
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