Definition of question

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Question (n.) Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question..

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Polygraph :: Polygraph (n.) An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector.
If :: If (conj.) Whether; -- in dependent questions.
Demand :: Demand (v. t.) To inquire authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a peremptory manner; to question..
Submit :: Submit (v. t.) To leave or commit to the discretion or judgment of another or others; to refer; as, to submit a controversy to arbitrators; to submit a question to the court; -- often followed by a dependent proposition as the object..
Unquestioned :: Unquestioned (a.) Indisputable; not to be opposed or impugned.
Impeachment :: Impeachment (n.) A calling in question as to purity of motives, rectitude of conduct, credibility, etc.; accusation; reproach; as, an impeachment of motives..
Doubtful :: Doubtful (a.) Admitting of doubt; not obvious, clear, or certain; questionable; not decided; not easy to be defined, classed, or named; as, a doubtful case, hue, claim, title, species, and the like..
Question :: Question (v. t.) To inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness..
Silly :: Silly (n.) Proceeding from want of understanding or common judgment; characterized by weakness or folly; unwise; absurd; stupid; as, silly conduct; a silly question..
Tripos :: Tripos (n.) A university examination of questionists, for honors; also, a tripos paper; one who prepares a tripos paper..
Adjudication :: Adjudication (n.) The decision upon the question whether the debtor is a bankrupt.
Skeptic :: Skeptic (n.) A doubter as to whether any fact or truth can be certainly known; a universal doubter; a Pyrrhonist; hence, in modern usage, occasionally, a person who questions whether any truth or fact can be established on philosophical grounds; sometimes, a critical inquirer, in opposition to a dogmatist..
Catechise :: Catechise (v. t.) To instruct by asking questions, receiving answers, and offering explanations and corrections, -- esp. in regard to points of religious faith..
Vexed :: Vexed (a.) Much debated or contested; causing discussion; as, a vexed question..
Answer :: Answer (n.) A counter-statement of facts in a course of pleadings; a confutation of what the other party has alleged; a responsive declaration by a witness in reply to a question. In Equity, it is the usual form of defense to the complainant's charges in his bill..
Inquirer :: Inquirer (n.) One who inquires or examines; questioner; investigator.
Cross-examine :: Cross-examine (v. t.) To examine or question, as a witness who has been called and examined by the opposite party..
Catechist :: Catechist (n.) One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters..
Pump :: Pump (v. t.) Figuratively, to draw out or obtain, as secrets or money, by persistent questioning or plying; to question or ply persistently in order to elicit something, as information, money, etc..
Question :: Question (n.) Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question..
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