LEARNit Dictionary

question

noun
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OPAL
OPAL
1
A1
a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information
سوال, پرسش
see also indirect question, leading question, question tag, wh-question, yes-no question
2
A1
a task or request for information that is intended to test your knowledge or understanding, for example in an exam or a competition
سوال, پرسش, سؤال
Question 3 was very difficult.
I couldn't do Question 6.
You must answer all ten questions.
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy.
3
B1
a matter or topic that needs to be discussed or dealt with
مسئله, موضوع
This is an issue that raises many important questions.
Let's look at the question of security.
Finally we shall deal with the question of cost.
The question that needs to be addressed is one of funding.
Questions remain about how she was appointed.
The case raises serious questions about the company's conduct.
Which route is better remains an open question.
The film doesn't answer all the questions it raises.
The research is asking the wrong questions.
The new play poses some challenging questions.
4
B2
doubt or not being certain about something
تردید, عدم اطمینان, ابهام, نامعلومی, شک
His suitability for the job is open to question.
Her honesty is beyond question.
Her version of events was accepted without question.
This case brings into question the whole purpose of the law.
The authenticity of the painting has been thrown into question.
The safety of the system has recently come into question.
His ability has never been called into question.
I did have some questions as to his motive in coming.
She's a great dancer, there's no question about that.
verb
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OPAL
1
A2
to ask somebody questions about something, especially officially
پرسیدن, بازخواست کردن, بازپرسی کردن, سؤال کردن, استنطاق کردن
see also cross-question
2
B1
to have or express doubts about something
زیر سؤال بردن, شک کردن, تردید کردن
I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it.
No one has ever questioned her judgement.
At times I question the wisdom of that decision.
I seriously question his ability to do his job.
He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.