American English
/ˈkʰwɛs.ʧn̩d̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of question
Someone asked a person for information, often carefully or formally.
Practice out loudSomeone asked a person for information, often carefully or formally.
The detective questioned the suspect for hours.
The witness was questioned about the accident.
Questioned often sounds more formal than asked and can suggest a detailed interview.
Someone showed doubt about whether something was true, correct, or good.
The journalist questioned the accuracy of the report.
The decision was questioned by several experts.
impossible or not allowed
A second car is out of the question.
certainly; with no doubt
She is, without question, the best person for the job.
to make people doubt something
The new evidence called his story into question.