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questioning

/ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
ques · tion · ing ˈkwɛstʃ · ən · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the action of asking questions
中文释义
询问,质疑
Significado en Español
cuestionamiento, interrogatorio
한국어 뜻
질문, 의심
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thẩm vấn, sự nghi ngờ
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Example Sentence

The police began questioning the witnesses.

警方开始询问目击者。

Synonyms
interrogation inquiry doubting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “questioning”:

  1. A agreement
  2. B answering
  3. C interrogation
  4. D silence
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C — interrogation. “questioning” means n. the action of asking questions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After many hours of ______, the tired suspect finally told the police everything.

  1. A silence
  2. B questioning
  3. C cheering
  4. D singing
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B — questioning. “questioning” means n. the action of asking questions

Common questions about “questioning”

What does “questioning” mean?

questioning — n. the action of asking questions. In Chinese: 询问,质疑.

How do you pronounce “questioning”?

questioning is pronounced /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ques · tion · ing.

How do you use “questioning” in a sentence?

The police began questioning the witnesses. (警方开始询问目击者。)

What are synonyms for “questioning”?

interrogation, inquiry, doubting — all close in meaning to questioning (n. the action of asking questions).

Is “questioning” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. questioning appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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