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an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge<because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz>SynonymsproblemRelated Wordsbrainteaser, conundrum, poser, puzzle, quiz, riddle, stickler, stumperNear Antonymsanswer, response, solution
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an act or instance of asking for information<after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, “No more questions, please”><the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians>Synonymscall, inquiry, request, queryRelated Wordsquestionnaire, survey; inquisition, interrogating, interrogation, questioning
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a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent<that these measurements are accurate is beyond question>— see objection
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a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)<the question at hand is whether allowing students in the cafeteria during their free periods would be a good idea>— see matter 1
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