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

But over the 10 years in question, English clubs won the European Cup six times, always with a strong nucleus of English players under English managers. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Any person in Nathan’s position would be justified in feeling angry, but the fact that the person in question is Nathan — famously an explosive grudge-holder — only makes matters worse. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Kennedy and Oz said states could restart the flow of federal funding by providing documentation proving the payments in question were legitimate. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

The parasite in question, cyclospora, is notoriously difficult to trace — scientists must use highly sensitive tests to detect it in food. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for in question

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