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Meaning of "in question" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES IN QUESTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of in question in the English dictionary

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IN QUESTION

in plenty
in pocket
in point of
in posse
in principle
in print
in private
in progress
in propria persona
in pup
in re
in readiness
in reality
in reason
in rehearsal
in rem
in repertoire
in request
in rerum natura
in residence

WORDS THAT END LIKE IN QUESTION

accreditation
bastion
beyond (all) question
call in question
combustion
congestion
digestion
exhaustion
good question
heat of combustion
indigestion
ingestion
open question
out of the question
pop the question
previous question
put the question
question
suggestion
trick question
yes/no question

Synonyms and antonyms of in question in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IN QUESTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «in question» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of in question

Translation of «in question» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IN QUESTION

Find out the translation of in question to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of in question from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «in question» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有问题
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en cuestión
570 millions of speakers

English

in question
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रश्न में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

في السؤال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в вопросе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em questão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিপ মধ্যে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en question
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalam pup
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

in Frage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

問題になっている
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing pup
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trong câu hỏi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாய்க்குட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिल्लात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yavruda
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in questione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w kwestii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в питанні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în cauză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στην ερώτηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in die vraag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i fråga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aktuelle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of in question

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IN QUESTION»

The term «in question» is very widely used and occupies the 14.733 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IN QUESTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about in question

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10 QUOTES WITH «IN QUESTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word in question.
1
Jennifer Armintrout
It's far easier to brush off death if the death in question seems impossible or improbable as a personal threat.
2
Preston Brooks
I should have forfeited my own self-respect, and perhaps the good opinion of my countrymen, if I had failed to resent such an injury by calling the offender in question to a personal account.
3
Julie Burchill
Lots of women love to accuse men of being immature when the fellow in question displays a reluctance to 'commit.'
4
Warren Christopher
It's very important to always put things in their historical contexts. It teaches important lessons about the country in question.
5
Jonathan Coe
As the books grew bigger and more ambitious, the situations in question sometimes became political ones, and so it became necessary to start painting in the social background on a scale which eventually became panoramic.
6
Caroline Goodall
I have a real problem with watching movies where I see this perfect woman who is married to the man in question, who has a perfect life, who has perfect hair, perfect clothes, and doesn't give you any of the kind of reality that you're used to.
7
Antony Gormley
'6 Times' is an attempt to reinvestigate the social responsibility of sculpture. The body in question is a particular body, but it doesn't really matter whose it is.
8
Tim Harford
I never understand why 'economist makes forecast' is ever a headline. Whether the economist in question is from the International Monetary Fund, a City forecasting group or the Treasury - a forecast is still not news.
9
Hermann von Helmholtz
The law in question asserts, that the quantity of force which can be brought into action in the whole of Nature is unchangeable, and can neither be increased nor diminished.
10
Jill McCorkle
The first draft is all about freedom, and if loyalty is in question, it is only my loyalty to the characters and situations on the page. All the worries about where the material may have sprung from or what so-and-so might think can be dealt with later.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IN QUESTION»

Discover the use of in question in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to in question and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sociology in Question
The works of Pierre Bourdieu occupy a central place in the current development of world sociology. This volume offers an accessible but challenging introduction to Bourdieu's ideas.
Professor Pierre Bourdieu, 1993
2
Humanitarianism in Question: Politics, Power, Ethics
Years of tremendous growth in response to complex emergencies have left a mark on the humanitarian sector. Various matters that once seemed settled are now subjects of intense debate. What is humanitarianism?
Michael Barnett, Thomas G. Weiss, 2008
3
The Post-Secular in Question: Religion in Contemporary Society
This collection of original essays by leading academics represents an interdisciplinary intervention in the continuing and ever-transforming discussion of the role of religion and secularism in today’s world.
Philip Gorski, David Kyuman Kim, John Torpey, 2012
4
Bats in question: the Smithsonian answer book
Clears up misconceptions about bats and answers common questions about their characteristics, appearance, and behavior
Don E. Wilson, Merlin D. Tuttle, 1997
5
Colonialism in question: theory, knowledge, history
In this closely integrated collection of essays on colonialism in world history, Frederick Cooper raises crucial questions about concepts relevant to a wide range of issues in the social sciences and humanities, including identity, ...
Frederick Cooper, 2005
6
Naturalism in Question
This volume presents a group of leading thinkers who criticize scientific naturalism not in the name of some form of supernaturalism, but in order to defend a more inclusive or liberal naturalism.
Mario De Caro, David Macarthur, 2004
7
Empire in Question: Reading, Writing, and Teaching British ...
Essays written by Antoinette Burton since the mid-1990s trace her thinking about modern British history and engage debates about how to think about British imperialism in light of contemporary events.
Antoinette Burton, 2011
8
Heterosexuality in Question
With heterosexuality currently being examined more rigorously than ever before, this accessible and engaging book charts the development of feminist and sociological theorizing on sexuality and the emergence of a radical critique of ...
Stevi Jackson, 1999
9
The Picture in Question: Mark Tansey and the Ends of ...
A rich exploration of the possibilities of representation after Modernism, Mark Taylor's new study charts the logic and continuity of Mark Tansey's painting by considering the philosophical ideas behind Tansey's art.
Mark C. Taylor, 2010
10
Sovereignties in Question: The Poetics of Paul Celan
This book brings together five powerful encounters.
Jacques Derrida, Thomas Dutoit, Outi Pasanen, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IN QUESTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term in question is used in the context of the following news items.
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Red Sox Notebook: Return of Pedroia remains in question | Boston …
BACK BETWEEN THE LINES? Dustin Pedroia, who injured his hamstring and hasn't played since June 24, isn't a sure thing to return tonight. 1. «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
2
Wheelchair safety on Queensland buses in question after two … - ABC
There are calls for improved safety measures on Queensland buses after two serious accidents involving commuters in wheelchairs. The first ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
Significance of Bank of Canada's decision for individual borrowers …
Significance of Bank of Canada's decision for individual borrowers in question. Craig Wong, The Canadian Press 07.15.2015. «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Pedro Martinez's Pride Never in Question
Before his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame, Pedro Martinez spoke about his time in baseball, and one thing became abundantly clear: the ... «Today's Knuckleball, Jul 15»
5
Driver's ed funding in question - Yadkin Ripple - yadkinripple.com
Students eligible to take driver's education this summer will still be able to through Yadkin County Schools, said Superintendent Dr. Todd Martin ... «Yadkin Ripple, Jul 15»
6
Regulation, Interest Rates Puts Future Of Community Banks In
Regulation, Interest Rates Puts Future Of Community Banks In Question. Share · Tweet. E-mail. Comments · Print. By Emily McCord ... «WFDD, Jul 15»
7
Dali Ballet: Future of Ruidoso dance company in question - Ruidoso …
Dali' Ballet performed its original contemporary dance production of "Momentary Lapse of Reason," on June 12. (Michelle Huey — Ruidoso ... «Ruidoso News, Jul 15»
8
Board Members, Insiders Question Multimillion-Dollar Contract …
With regard to the contract in question, the District staff, legal department, and board of directors recommended selection of RMC with full ... «NBC Bay Area, Jul 15»
9
Is the Future of Garmin Back in Question? (NASDAQ: GRMN) - 24/7 …
For the first half of 2015, Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) has taken a beating, and it does not look like it is going to get any better. The company ... «24/7 Wall St., Jul 15»
10
Degree in question : Reham untruthful about degree: report - The …
As degree scandals go in Pakistan, this one made ripples when a British newspaper alleged that Reham Khan, a television presenter and wife ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»

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