in question

phrase

1

—used to indicate the specific thing that is being discussed or referred to

The painting in question is by Rembrandt.

What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies.

Where were you on the Sunday in question?

2

: in a state of doubt or uncertainty

His suitability for the job is in question.

The results of the study are in question.

Examples of in question in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The blurs in question are unassumingly tucked within plain phrases. — New York Times, 11 Nov. 2026

There are more mouths to feed in Pittsburgh this year, and while this matchup could be high-scoring, the consistency and upside remain in question. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

While Board members expressed support for continued efforts to fine tune the proposal in question, many for the first time indicated skepticism over the financials presented. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

The base in question, RAF Fairford, is in Gloucestershire, around 30 miles from ARRC's headquarters at Imjin Barracks. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in question

• congestion
• digestion
• ingestion
• suggestion
• gestion
• indigestion