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

However, the lager, which launched in pubs three years ago and has become a leading brand in the country, is brewed entirely in the U.K., raising question marks about its heritage and how it is marketed. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024

Gol’s eligibility remains a question mark, since the company is carrying out its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 June 2024

The Lions’ depth raises question marks at receiver and edge rusher. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024

Click the question mark at the top right to get started. —PCMAG, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

question mark

noun

: a punctuation mark ? used chiefly at the end of a sentence to indicate a direct question