■ noun
1》 a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
2》 a doubt.
↘the raising of a doubt or objection.
3》 a problem requiring resolution.
4》 a matter or concern depending on conditions: a ~ of age.
■ verb
1》 ask ~s of.
2》 express doubt about; object to.
Phrases
come (or bring ) into ~ become (or raise) an issue for further consideration or discussion.
in ~
1》 being considered or discussed.
2》 in doubt.
no ~ of no possibility of.
out of the ~ not possible.
put the ~ require supporters and opponents of a debated proposal to record their votes.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ (n.), ~ner (v.), from L. quaestio(n-) , from quaerere 'ask, seek'.