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ques⋅tion⋅ing

  [kwes-chuh-ning]
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–adjective
1. indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
2. characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring: an alert and questioning mind.
–noun
3. an inquiry or interrogation.
Origin:
1795–1805; question + -ing 2 , -ing 1

Related forms:
ques⋅tion⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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ques·tion   (kwěs'chən)   
n.  
    1. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply.
    2. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture.
    3. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.
    4. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.
  2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue.
  3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics.
  4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration.
    1. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.
    2. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.
  6. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.
v.   ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions

v.   tr.
  1. To put a question to. See Synonyms at ask.
  2. To examine (a witness, for example) by questioning; interrogate.
  3. To express doubt about; dispute.
  4. To analyze; examine.
v.   intr.
To ask questions.

[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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