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question — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  • matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  • query noun A question, especially one asking for information or clarification.
  • question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.

Senses

question is used for these senses in English:

  • ball game (figurative) Affair, issue, matter, subject, story, topic.
  • issue (law) A point of law or fact in dispute or question in a legal action presented for resolution by the court.
  • matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
  • query A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).
  • question A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
  • question A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
  • question A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

issue — full definition

  1. noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  2. noun A single edition of a magazine, newspaper, or comic.
  3. verb To officially give out, publish, or send something into circulation.

matter — full definition

  1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
  3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
  4. verb To be important or significant.

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