n.

1. an instance of questioning;
   inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation
   
   • there was a question about my training
   • we made inquiries of all those who were present
2. the subject matter at issue;
   head
   
   • the question of disease merits serious discussion
   • under the head of minor Roman poets
3. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply;
   interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence
   
   • he asked a direct question
   • he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
4. uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something;
   doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness
   
   • the dubiousness of his claim
   • there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
5. a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote;
   motion
   
   • he made a motion to adjourn
   • she called for the question
6. an informal reference to a marriage proposal
   
   • he was ready to pop the question

v.

1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of;
   oppugn, call into question
   
   • We must question your judgment in this matter
2. pose a series of questions to;
   interrogate
   
   • The suspect was questioned by the police
   • We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
3. pose a question;
   query
4. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting;
   interview
5. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation;
   wonder
   
   • I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
   • she wondered whether it would snow tonight