question

ASKING

A1a sentence or phrase that asks for information

• Can I ask you a question?
• She didn't answer my question.
• There are twenty questions on the test.

PROBLEM

B1a matter or problem that needs to be discussed or dealt with

• The question is how we pay for it.
• It's only a question of time before someone notices.

DOUBT

B2doubt about whether something is true or right

• There is no question that she is the best player.
• His honesty has never been in question.

ASK

B2to ask someone questions, often officially

• Police questioned two men about the robbery.
• The students were questioned about their study habits.

DOUBT

B2to have or express doubts about something

• Nobody questioned her decision.
• I began to question whether the plan would work.