question

The definition of a question is the asking of something.

(noun)

An example of question is, "What are we having for dinner tonight?"

Question is defined as to ask something or to doubt something.

(verb)

An example of question is for a parent to ask his child when he plans to be home.
An example of question is for a child to express concern about whether Santa Claus is real.

See question in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an asking; inquiry
something that is asked; interrogative sentence, as in seeking to learn or in testing another's knowledge; query
doubt; uncertainty: no question of his veracity
something in controversy before a court
a problem; matter open to discussion or inquiry
a matter or case of difficulty: not a question of money
1. a point being debated or a resolution brought up for approval or rejection before an assembly
2. the procedure of putting such a matter to a vote

Origin: ME < Anglo-Fr questiun < OFr question < L quaestio < pp. of quaerere, to ask, inquire

transitive verb

Origin: LME questyonen < MFr questionner < the n.

intransitive verb

to ask a question or questions

Related Forms:

See question in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply.
b. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture.
A subject or point open to controversy; an issue.
A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics.
A point or subject under discussion or consideration.
a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.
b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.
Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.