question

noun
ques·tion
/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.

Example

“What is your question?”

Other meanings

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
“The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.”
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy or validity of a matter.
“His claim to the property has come under question.”

Example sentences

“I'm not going to answer your question.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0
“There is no easy answer to this question.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Do you question your role in life?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Word history

From Latin "quaestiōnem".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “question” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.