question

noun (ASKING)

/ˈkwes.tʃən/

Definition

A1 [C] a sentence or phrase used to find out information: The police asked me questions all day. Why won't you answer my question? "So where is the missing money?" "That's a good question." (= I don't know the answer.) There will be a question-and-answer session (= a period when people can ask questions) at the end of the talk.Questioning people and asking questions in generalCuriositySuspecting and questioning A2 [C] in an exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability: Answer/Do as many questions as you can.Questioning people and asking questions in generalCuriositySuspecting and questioning

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