Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of interrogating; a query.
- noun Doubt; suspicion.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The action of
asking questions ; asurvey ; aninquiry . - noun The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.
- adjective Characterized by
questions ,inquisitiveness ,doubt orwonder . - verb Present participle of
question .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective marked by or given to doubt
- adjective perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
- adjective showing curiosity
- noun a request for information
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Examples
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On the other hand, this kind of questioning is good; it provokes debate, even if it's unlikely ever to provoke a consensus.
SF is Dead! Long Live SF! Lou Anders 2007
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I think the title questioning Gavin’s honesty, while perhaps appropriate after a week had passed, instead comes off as an ad hominem and reflects poorly on this blog.
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In 2007, the teacher-librarians were involved in questioning whether the school libraries meet the standards recommended by the Canadian Association for School Libraries.
50 Anniversary 2009
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Mr. Obama's minions were ruthless in questioning every signature, using voter lists more up-to-date than those used by the other candidates.
Obama Tactics Rebound on Rahm John Fund 2010
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Then everyone has a stake in questioning the necessity of the increase.
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In 2007, the teacher-librarians were involved in questioning whether the school libraries meet the standards recommended by the Canadian Association for School Libraries.
Library Admin 2010
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With Senator John Kerry presiding as the new chairman of the panel, the questioning is expected to range from discussions of the current situation in Gaza and her views on the Mideast, to the overseas connections her husband, former President Bill Clinton, has developed in the eight years since he left the presidency.
Live Blog: Clinton’s Confirmation Hearing - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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At the house, police immediately begin questioning Larry, who tells them he was practicing witchcraft.
Mother, community search for answers in death of two girls killed in ritual 2009
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Don't be surprised if you see the major flight centers begin questioning Ares I as early as next week.
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In 2007, the teacher-librarians were involved in questioning whether the school libraries meet the standards recommended by the Canadian Association for School Libraries.
Downloads 2010
bilby commented on the word questioning
The king,
he wears necklaces of bullets
his lips stiff with pronouncements.
Tomorrow's funeral
is banned,
the corpse
detained
for further
questioning.
- Chenjerai Hove, 'Tyrant'.
November 10, 2008