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ques·tion
(kwĕs′chən)n.
1.
A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.
2.
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.
3.
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.
1.
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.
Idioms: To ask questions.
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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| Adv. | 1. | questioningly - in a curious and questioning manner; "they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions" |
| 2. | questioningly - in a quizzical and questioning manner; "they looked quizzically at the doctor" |
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questioningly
adverbWith skepticism:
Idiom: with a grain of salt.
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Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
questioningly
[ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli] adv [look, glance] → d'un air interrogateurBrenda looked questioningly at Daniel → Brenda regarda Daniel d'un air interrogateur.question mark n
(punctuation) → point m d'interrogation
(= doubt) there is a question mark over ... → il y a une incertitude quant à ...
There are bound to be question marks over his future → Il y aura forcément des incertitudes quant à son avenir.
There is a question mark hanging over his future → L'incertitude plane sur son avenir.
there is a question mark over whether ... → on ne sait pas si ...
There are bound to be question marks over his future → Il y aura forcément des incertitudes quant à son avenir.
There is a question mark hanging over his future → L'incertitude plane sur son avenir.
there is a question mark over whether ... → on ne sait pas si ...
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
questioningly
adv → fragend
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