question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
Recent Examples on the Web
Whether the episode amounted to anything beyond hearsay amid the ubiquitous sense of mass confusion and despair remains a question mark.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will go on sale on this date, though there’s still a question mark about the iPhone Ultra.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The other question mark is whether Red Bull kept him out too long before executing his final pit stop.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
However, his health has been a major question mark for years.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will go on sale on this date, though there’s still a question mark about the iPhone Ultra.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The other question mark is whether Red Bull kept him out too long before executing his final pit stop.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
However, his health has been a major question mark for years.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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