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KWEH-schuhn

/ˈkwɛstʃʌn/

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question

Dictionary meaning

Uncertainty about the truth, factuality, or existence of something.

Examples

  • There is a big question over where I'll be in five years.
  • The question of disease merits serious discussion.

Synonyms: doubt

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