question · n
question (PROBLEM)
B2 a situation or problem that needs to be dealt with or considered
Dictionary examples:
This raises the question of teacher pay. (16.7)
Two important questions come out of this debate. (25.5)
question (DOUBT)
B2 doubt or uncertainty
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His ability has never been in question. (17.6)
There's no question about whose fault it is. (29.5)
Whether children are reading fewer books is open to question. (32.2)
This latest report calls into question the safety of the drug. (41.4)
There's no question that this was an accidental fire. (42.2)
be a question of
C1 used for saying what the most important issue is in a situation
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Someone needs to be here - it's a question of who would be the best person. (20.5)
be out of the question
C2 If something is out of the question, it is not possible or not allowed.
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Providing more money is out of the question. (17.1)
sb/sth in question
C2 the person or thing that is being discussed
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He sais that he was at a restaurant with his friends on the night in question. (31.4)
pose a/the question
C2 to ask a question
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It was left to Grazia to pose the question of how the project was to be funded. (58.1)
question (ASKING)
A1 a sentence or phrase used to find out information
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Can I ask a silly question? (0.0)
Is that your final question? (0.0)
Do you have a funny question? (0.0)
Can elephants fly? Silly question! (0.0)
Do fish sleep? Interesting question! (0.0)
Can trees talk? Strange question! (0.0)
May I ask you a question? (7.1)
"So what movies are playing?" "That's a good question." (12.1)
Ask and answer questions with your partner. (13.7)
If you have any questions about the schedule, please feel free to ask me. (36.0)
question (EXAM)
A2 in a test or exam, a problem that tests a person's knowledge or ability
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The math question asked how many bananas a monkey eats. (0.0)
The science question asked if clouds taste like cotton candy. (0.0)
The geography question asked where pizza trees grow. (0.0)
Answer as many questions as you can. (15.9)