qn.

Noun

question (plural questions)

1. A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
   • What is your question?

   Synonyms:

   inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation

2. A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
   • The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.

   Synonyms:

   subject, topic, problem, consideration, proposition

3. A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
   • His claim to the property has come under question.

   Synonyms:

   issue, doubt

4. A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
   • I move that the question be put to a vote.

   Synonyms:

   proposal

5. (archaic, historical, with-definite-article) Interrogation by torture.
   • I, not at all ambitious of the crown of martyrdom, resolved to temporize: so that, when I was brought to the question the second time, I made a solemn recantation […]1751, [Tobias] Smollett, chapter LXXVII, in The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volume II, London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC
6. (obsolete) Talk; conversation; speech.
   • Made she no verbal question?c. 1603–1606, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of King Lear”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...

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