in question
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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.
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Even with these difficulties, the analysis provided Machado with a pretty good idea of which mammal species the mosquitoes in question preferred for dinner.
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
It should be applied once all foliage has fallen from the trees in question.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s basically how much time the vehicle in question spent with its battery charged over 80%—a condition that accelerates battery aging.
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Tavares confirmed to the Herald that Officer Richard Perry is the officer in question.
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
It should be applied once all foliage has fallen from the trees in question.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s basically how much time the vehicle in question spent with its battery charged over 80%—a condition that accelerates battery aging.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 15 Jan. 2026
Tavares confirmed to the Herald that Officer Richard Perry is the officer in question.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
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“In question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20question. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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