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questioning

[ kwes-chuh-ning ]

adjective

  1. indicating or implying a question:

    a questioning tone in her voice.

  2. characterized by or indicating intellectual curiosity; inquiring:

    an alert and questioning mind.



noun

  1. an inquiry or interrogation.

questioning

/ ˈɛʃəɪŋ /

adjective

  1. proceeding from or characterized by a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
  2. enthusiastic or eager for philosophical or other investigations; intellectually stimulated

    an alert and questioning mind

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱپDzԾԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܱtDz·Բ· adverb
  • 󲹱-ܱtDz·Բ adjective
  • half-ܱtDz·Բ· adverb
  • ܲ·ܱtDz·Բ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of questioning1

First recorded in 1795–1805; question + -ing 2, -ing 1
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When the questioning was over, the men said they were led back to the barracks blindfolded.

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These sold out within a day, yet this too was met by criticism in some quarters — with prices being lambasted and some questioning whether Meghan had a clear vision for the brand.

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Social media, meanwhile, is already awash with doubt over Keoghan's ability to deliver a consistent Scouse accent, questioning his attempts in Saltburn.

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All these posts of Altman have generated a fair amount of comments questioning his motives.

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He has been transported to Northern Ireland for questioning in the serious crime suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast.

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