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.
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There are several teams around the NFL that are viewed as playoff contenders, but these four teams have multiple question marks as training camp gets underway.
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Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Miami offensive line has as many question marks this year as last, so short passing may again be the modus operandi.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Another big question mark here is how much RAM the laptop will have.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Max Fried and Carlos Rodon are a formidable one-two punch, but after them the rotation is full of question marks.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Miami offensive line has as many question marks this year as last, so short passing may again be the modus operandi.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Another big question mark here is how much RAM the laptop will have.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Max Fried and Carlos Rodon are a formidable one-two punch, but after them the rotation is full of question marks.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for question mark
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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