question
Words you say or write to ask for information.
A sentence, phrase, or word that seeks information by requesting an answer.
To ask someone about something, or to say you are not sure it is true or right.
To ask someone about something, or to express doubt about its truth or value.
A subject or problem that people talk about or decide on.
A subject or problem that needs to be discussed, considered, or decided.
- Base: question
- Plural: question, questions
- Base: question
- 3rd Person Singular: questions
- Present Participle: questioning
- Past: questioned
beyond question
1Without any doubt
Certain; without any doubt.
- Her honesty is beyond question.
- It is beyond question that he is the best player on the team.
call into question
1Cause doubt about something's truth or value
To make people feel unsure about whether something is true, right, or good.
- His actions call into question his leadership abilities.
- The report calls into question the safety of the product.
in question
1Being discussed or considered
Being talked about or thought about; under discussion.
- The book in question is out of print.
- The person in question has been found.
open to question
1Uncertain or debatable in truth or correctness
Not certain; people can disagree about it.
- Whether this plan will succeed is open to question.
- His motives are open to question.