ques·tion

(kwĕs′chən)

A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.

a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.

b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.

a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.

b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.

4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.

5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.

v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions

v.tr.

a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).

b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.

2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.

3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.

v.intr.

To ask questions.

Idioms:

in question

Under consideration or discussion.

out of the question

Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.

[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]

ques′tion·er n.

ques′tion·ing·ly adv.

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questioning

(ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ)

adj

1. proceeding from or characterized by a feeling of doubt or uncertainty

2. enthusiastic or eager for philosophical or other investigations; intellectually stimulated: an alert and questioning mind.

ˈquestioningly adv

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Questioning

catechesis

a method of oral instruction involving question and answer techniques. — catechist, n.

catechetics

that part of theological training that deals with the imparting of religious knowledge through catechesis and printed catechisms. — catechetic, catechetical, adj.

querist

a person who makes inquiries or asks questions.

quizzism

the act or practice of quizzing or questioning.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	questioning - a request for information inquiring asking, request - the verbal act of requesting challenge - questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy" enquiry, query, question, inquiry, interrogation - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" interrogatory, examination, interrogation - formal systematic questioning
Adj.	1.	questioning - perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); "he had a quizzical expression" quizzical perplexed - full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment; "perplexed language"; "perplexed state of the world"
	2.	questioning - marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener" doubting, sceptical, skeptical distrustful - having or showing distrust; "a man of distrustful nature"; "my experience...in other fields of law has made me distrustful of rules of thumb generally"- B.N.Cardozo; "vigilant and distrustful superintendence"- Thomas Jefferson
	3.	questioning - showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow" inquisitive, wondering, speculative curious - eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher's delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the neighbor's doings"

questioning

adjective

1. Eager to acquire knowledge:

curious, inquiring, inquisitive, investigative.

2. Refusing or reluctant to believe:

disbelieving, incredulous, skeptical, unbelieving.

Translations

Verhör

interrogatorio

interrogation

questioning

[ˈkwestʃənɪŋ]

A. ADJ [tone, mind] → inquisitivo, inquisidor
she gave him a questioning look → le lanzó una mirada inquisitiva or inquisidora

B. N

1. (= interrogation) → interrogatorio m
he is wanted for questioning by police → la policía requiere su presencia para someterlo a un interrogatorio

2. (= doubting) → cuestionamiento m, puesta f en duda

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questioning

[ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ]

adj

[look, expression] → interrogateur/trice

(= inquisitive) [mind] → curieux/euse

n → interrogatoire m

questioning

adj

nature → neugierig, interrogativ, kritisch, in Zweifel ziehend; to have a questioning mind → eine kritische Haltung haben, seiner Natur nach den Dingen auf den Grund gehen

(= doubting) look → fragend

n (by parents, husband) → Verhör nt; (by police also) → Vernehmung f; (of candidate) → Befragung f; after hours of questioning by the immigration authorities → nach stundenlanger Befragung durch die Einwanderungsbehörde; they brought him in for questioning → sie holten ihn, um ihn zu vernehmen

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questioning

[ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ]

1. adj (mind) → inquisitore/trice, indagatore/trice; (expression) → interrogativo/a

2. n → interrogatorio