question
/ˈkwestʃən/ nounDefinition
SENTENCE [C] › a sentence or phrase that asks you for information: Is it OK if I ask you a few questions? He refused to answer my question. If you have any questions about the scheme, do ask me. "So where's the money coming from?" "That's a good question" (= I do not know).
SITUATION [C] › a situation or problem that needs to be considered: This documentary raises important questions about the American legal system. Two important questions arise from this debate.
DOUBT [U] › doubt: [+ that] There is no question that this was an accidental fire. His ability as a chef has never been in question. "So you agree she's the right person for the job." "Yes, absolutely, without question." The report brings/calls into question (= causes doubts about) the safety of this drug.
sb/sth in question › the person or thing that is being discussed: He claims that he was in the pub with his girlfriend on the night in question.
be out of the question › If something is out of the question, it is not possible or not allowed. → See also loaded question → See also rhetorical question
(Definition of question noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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