Definition of question

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• question is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
• question is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
• question is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of question

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something (noun)

  Examples

  1. there is no question about the validity of the enterprise

  Synonyms

  1. doubt
  2. doubtfulness
  3. dubiousness
• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply (noun)

  Examples

  1. he asked a direct question

  Synonyms

  1. interrogation
  2. interrogative
  3. interrogative sentence
• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of (verb)

  Examples

  1. We must question your judgment in this matter

  Synonyms

  1. call into question
  2. oppugn
• pose a series of questions to (verb)

  Examples

  1. The suspect was questioned by the police
  2. We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion

  Synonyms

  1. interrogate
• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote (noun)

  Examples

  1. she called for the question

  Synonyms

  1. motion
• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. interview
• the subject matter at issue (noun)

  Examples

  1. the question of disease merits serious discussion

  Synonyms

  1. head
• an instance of questioning (noun)

  Examples

  1. there was a question about my training

  Synonyms

  1. enquiry
  2. inquiry
  3. interrogation
  4. query
• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. wonder
• pose a question (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. query
• an informal reference to a marriage proposal (noun)

  Examples

  1. he was ready to pop the question

See definition of question in Merriam Webster