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questioned

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To ask for information or an explanation.

    - "I will questioned the professor about the assignment."
    - "The detective questioned the suspect about the robbery."
    - "She questioned her decision to accept the job offer."
  • Verb

    To challenge or dispute.

    - "The defendant questioned the validity of the evidence."
    - "He questioned the fairness of the ruling."
    - "She questioned the accuracy of the report."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/



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Synonyms

frain
Rhymes
Words rhyming with questioned
question , relation , station , vacation
Homonyms
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  1. question (English) : A query or request for information.

  2. question (Spanish) : A sum or total.


Homophones
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  1. questioned

  2. questionable

  3. questioneer

  4. quest

  5. questing


Variants
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question , questioned , questioner , questioners , questioning , questions , cross-question , cross-questioned , cross-questioning , cross-questions
Forms
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questionable, questionedly, questioner, questionedness


Etymology
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The word 'questioned' comes from the Old French word 'questuner', which means 'to ask'. It is related to the Latin word 'quaestion', which means 'inquiry' or 'search'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'questioned' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. In mathematics, a question mark (?) is used to represent an unknown value or variable.

  3. In computer programming, a 'question mark operator' (?) is used to test whether a condition is true or false.


Related Concepts
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  1. inquiry: The act of seeking information or knowledge. It can be a formal process, such as a court inquiry, or an informal one, such as asking a friend a question.

  2. investigation: The process of gathering information and evidence to solve a problem or answer a question. It can be used in various contexts, such as criminal investigations, scientific research, or journalistic investigations.


Culture
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The word 'questioned' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, it is often used to convey the idea of seeking answers or uncovering truths. In art, it can be used to represent the act of inquiry or investigation. In music, it can be used as a theme or motif to convey the idea of asking questions or seeking answers. For example, the Beatles song 'Ask Me Why' and the Queen song 'Somebody to Love' both use the word 'questioned' in their lyrics.

How to Memorize "questioned"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'questioned', visualize asking a question or challenging a statement. Imagine yourself in a courtroom asking a witness a question or in a classroom asking your teacher a question.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'questioned', associate it with the act of seeking answers or uncovering truths. Think of a detective questioning a suspect or a journalist investigating a story.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'questioned', use the mnemonic 'Questions Seek Answers' or 'Quiz Your Mind'.


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