question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
Recent Examples on the Web
One question mark now is how Cher will react to her induction.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
An important question mark looming over A24’s rise is the state of the market for theatrical movies more broadly.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
For months, jurisdiction question marks and eroding law enforcement staffing levels complicated the issue, but the Oakland and Alameda police departments worked together and teamed up with the Coast Guard, which has a base in the estuary.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
Some question marks to discuss for tomorrow — and Tuesday’s severe weather potential — below.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Now, the only infield starter without an error is second baseman Gavin Lux — who, ironically, was the biggest defensive question mark in spring training, leading to a switch between him and Betts at the two middle infield positions.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
But Gerrit Cole’s elbow is already a concern and Carlos Rodón is always a health question mark.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
The latter aircraft has been a Southwest question mark for some time, as the airline has noted in its regulatory filings for a while that Max 7 deliveries would depend on how quickly the FAA moves.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Now, if the governments are not pushing as fast, then the question of 2050 becomes a question mark.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
An important question mark looming over A24’s rise is the state of the market for theatrical movies more broadly.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
For months, jurisdiction question marks and eroding law enforcement staffing levels complicated the issue, but the Oakland and Alameda police departments worked together and teamed up with the Coast Guard, which has a base in the estuary.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
Some question marks to discuss for tomorrow — and Tuesday’s severe weather potential — below.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Now, the only infield starter without an error is second baseman Gavin Lux — who, ironically, was the biggest defensive question mark in spring training, leading to a switch between him and Betts at the two middle infield positions.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
But Gerrit Cole’s elbow is already a concern and Carlos Rodón is always a health question mark.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
The latter aircraft has been a Southwest question mark for some time, as the airline has noted in its regulatory filings for a while that Max 7 deliveries would depend on how quickly the FAA moves.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
Now, if the governments are not pushing as fast, then the question of 2050 becomes a question mark.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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