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

The other question mark about the Olympics and Seine concern its pollution levels. —Michel Luizet, Robb Report, 15 July 2024

After cutting the cord, stitching it back together in a different form through re-bundling comes with question marks, and risks. —Brian Lowry, CNN, 8 July 2024

But the Belarus membership also creates big question marks that will hang over the organization, Gill said. —Nectar Gan, CNN, 2 July 2024

Elsewhere, Jake’s piece looks into Gogglebox supremo Stephen Lambert’s position in the company, and addresses question marks over whether RedBird IMI’s Abu Dhabi backers could be an issue for production chiefs. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

question mark

noun

: a punctuation mark ? used chiefly at the end of a sentence to indicate a direct question