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 court has asked news outlets to refrain from trying to identify the star in question until a decision is made. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

In some situations, the players in question have been accused of avoiding rebounds or missing shots on purpose. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The work in question is German painter Carl Gottlieb Peschel’s Joseph Sold by His Brothers (1831), which shows the biblical scene of Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The stock in question is Corning , the specialty electronic, glass optics and components maker reports on Tuesday. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in question

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