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PRONUNCIATION OF PREVIOUS QUESTION

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREVIOUS QUESTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Previous question is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PREVIOUS QUESTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Previous question

Previous question, in parliamentary procedure is a motion to end debate, and the moving of amendments, on any debatable or amendable motion and bring that motion to an immediate vote.

Definition of previous question in the English dictionary

The definition of previous question in the dictionary is a motion to drop the present topic under debate, put in order to prevent a vote. Other definition of previous question is a motion to vote on a bill or other question without delay.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PREVIOUS QUESTION

preventively
preventiveness
preverb
preverbal
previable
preview
preview monitor
previewer
Previn
previous
previous to
previously
previousness
previse
prevision
previsional
previsionary
previsit
previsor
prevocalic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PREVIOUS QUESTION

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

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

SYNONYMS

Translation of «previous question» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PREVIOUS QUESTION

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The translations of previous 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 «previous question» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前一个问题
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pregunta anterior
570 millions of speakers

English

previous question
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिछले सवाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السؤال السابق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Предыдущий вопрос
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pergunta anterior
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পূর্ববর্তী প্রশ্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

question précédente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Soalan sebelumnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vorherige Frage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

先決問題
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이전 질문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pitakonan sadurunge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

câu hỏi trước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முந்தைய கேள்வி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मागील प्रश्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Önceki soru
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

domanda precedente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poprzednie pytanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Попереднє питання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

întrebarea anterioară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προηγούμενη ερώτηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vorige vraag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

föregående fråga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forrige spørsmål
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of previous question

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PREVIOUS QUESTION»

The term «previous question» is regularly used and occupies the 59.791 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PREVIOUS QUESTION» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREVIOUS QUESTION»

Discover the use of previous question in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to previous question and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Previous Question with Regard to Religion: Humbly ...
Previous. Question. SIR, j T A K E it very kindly that you woul^ inform nie of whgt has been urg'd to you by way of Objection to my Previous Qu.estio*. For, tho, I cannot but think my seisin the right, the contrary Supposition implying in it a plain  ...
Thomas Chubb, 1725
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Speech (suppressed by the previous question) of Mr. John ...
on the removal of the public deposites, and its reasons John Quincy Adams, Francis Markoe Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress), Miscellaneous Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress), Political Pamphlet Collection (Library of ...
John Quincy Adams, Francis Markoe Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress), Miscellaneous Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress), 1834
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Are these things so? The previous question, from an ...
James MILLER (Rector of Upcerne, Dorset.)
James MILLER (Rector of Upcerne, Dorset.), 1740
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Politics Or Principle?: Filibustering in the United States ...
That exception — the decision to eliminate the previous question rule in 1806 — merits a closer look. The Previous Question in the Original Senate The rules adopted by the first Senate in 1789 allowed any senator to offer a previous question ...
Sarah A. Binder, 2001
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The Debates of the Constitutional Convention of the State of ...
In drawing up this rule upon the previous question, the object of the committee was to meet the same difficulty which existed in the last Convention. The rules provide thnt reports ot committees shall go through Ihe same course as bills. The rule ...
Maryland. Constitutional Convention, William Blair Lord, Henry Martyn Parkhurst, 1864
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Debates and proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of ...
THE PREVIOUS QUESTION. Mr. WAGNER. Mr. President : I move the previous quesion. The PRESIDENT, pro tempore. The previous question is moved ; is the motion seconded? Those in favor of seconding the motion will rise, and the Chair  ...
Illinois. Constitutional Convention, Illinois, 1870
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Robert's Rules of Order
ordering the previous question who was not opposed to the previous question, it follows that if the motion to reconsider prevails, it will be impossible to secure a two-thirds vote for the previous question, and, therefore, if it is voted to reconsider  ...
Henry M. Robert, 2008
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Proceedings and debates of the Constitutional convention of ...
I do not believe that any previous question will be necessary, and I believe it will be more compatible with the dignity and character of this body to entirely eliminate it from the rules of the Convention. Mr. SPKXCER— I move to postpone the ...
New York (State). Constitutional Convention, Edward Fitch Underhill, 1808
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Parliamentary Procedure and Practice in the Dominion of Canada
When a question is under debate, no motion is received unless to amend it; to commit it; to postpone it to acertain day ; for the previous question ; for reading the orders of the day; or for the adjournment of the Senate." Rule 36 of the Commons ...
John George Bourinot, 2008
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Robert's Rules For Dummies
But ordering the Previous Question properly requires two-thirds ofthe members present and voting to decide to end debate. The right to be heard can't be taken away from a minority that wants to keep on talking until more than twice as many  ...
C. Alan Jennings, PRP, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREVIOUS QUESTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term previous question is used in the context of the following news items.
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How instalment warrants help in SMSF borrowing to buy shares
... back in your fund to ensure you or your partner meet the eligibility requirements mentioned in the previous question (ie, the work test if you're ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
2
4 Qs to ask before adopting wearable technology
As noted in the previous question the information presented to the user of wearable tech is bite-sized in most uses because of small screen size ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
3
Apply Online TS GENCO, TS TRANSCO Notification 2015 - 2681 Jobs
So all the candidates who are waiting for this exams they can prepare through previous question papers and syllabus provided in the official ... «FitnHit.com, Jul 15»
4
Small Business Q&A: Mark Regan from 3FiveTwo
I think that goes back to your previous question and having sound business principles. Public services, at times, are stuck because nobody ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
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Don't lose hope, IAS aspirants told
They have to understand the subject thoroughly and study the previous question papers and take the help of faculty in answering the model ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Scott Allison of Allison and Partners on Talent and a PR Golden Age
EPR- The reason for my previous question was to frame another one. Many online and boutique PR agencies (like us, for instance) tout their ... «Everything PR, Jul 15»
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Interviews with the Enemy: A Q&A with The Champaign Room
Connecting back to the previous question, if it's proven that Beckman and the coaching staff are guilty of even a few of these allegations then it's ... «Hammer and Rails, Jul 15»
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mHealth masters: The near future of connected devices
A. As a good segue from the previous question, the data that consumers and patients will collect and are already collecting every day has ... «mHealthNews, Jul 15»
9
Six Questions for Megan Hamilton
Ha – I answered the previous question before reading this question. Many of the risks were vocal. I'm not a singer's singer. I sing as an ... «Kingstonist, Jul 15»
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10 Important Tips to Consider when Designing a Customer …
Don't bombard your customers with continuous questions; take a breath and wait till they finish responding to the previous question. By not ... «Tech Cocktail, Jul 15»

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