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 new jet in question, a present from Qatar that the administration spent $400 million to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Chris Pine wants his security deposit and first month’s rent back on a rental that didn’t work out, though the rental in question cost nearly $70,000 a month. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 July 2026

In addition, a judge might find that the AGs’ case too narrowly defines the markets in question. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 July 2026

Voting members of DECs are also inherently biased, with the players in question set to compete against their schools. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for in question

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