Definition of the word questioning

Pronunciation of vocabulary questioning

questioningnoun

đặt câu hỏi

/ˈkwestʃənɪŋ//ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/

Origin of the word questioning

The word "questioning" comes from the Old French "questioner," which itself derives from the Latin "quaestio," meaning "inquiry" or "search." This ultimately stems from the Latin verb "quaerere," meaning "to seek" or "to ask." The concept of questioning has deep roots in human thought and language, as it reflects the fundamental drive to understand the world around us. Over time, the meaning of "questioning" has evolved to encompass not only the act of asking questions, but also the act of doubting or challenging existing beliefs and ideas.

Vocabulary summary questioning

typenoun

meaningquestion

exampleto put a question

exampleto answers a question

meaningissue; matter of discussion; matter of reference

exampleto question the honesty of somebody

exampleit cannot be questioned but [that]: there can be no doubt that, it is certain that

examplethat is not the question: that's not the problem, that's not the problem

meaningPlease get to the point! (in a conference, to remind a speaker to talk off topic); there's a problem! (to express doubt about who is talking)

exampleto put the question

typetransitive verb

meaningquestion, interrogate

exampleto put a question

exampleto answers a question

meaningdoubt; question

exampleto question the honesty of somebody

exampleit cannot be questioned but [that]: there can be no doubt that, it is certain that

examplethat is not the question: that's not the problem, that's not the problem

meaninginvestigate, study, consider (event, phenomenon)

exampleto put the question

Example of vocabulary questioningnamespace

  • Throughout the meeting, Sara kept questioning the validity of the employer's decisions.

    Trong suốt cuộc họp, Sara liên tục đặt câu hỏi về tính hợp lệ của quyết định của người sử dụng lao động.

  • After hearing the testimony, the jury began questioning the defendant's innocence.

    Sau khi nghe lời khai, bồi thẩm đoàn bắt đầu đặt câu hỏi về sự vô tội của bị cáo.

  • The scientist's questioning of the experiment's results led to a re-evaluation of the findings.

    Việc nhà khoa học đặt câu hỏi về kết quả thí nghiệm đã dẫn đến việc đánh giá lại những phát hiện.

  • The politician's questioning of the motives behind the allegations against him caused a stir in the media.

    Việc chính trị gia này đặt câu hỏi về động cơ đằng sau những cáo buộc chống lại ông đã gây xôn xao dư luận.

  • The student's questioning of the teacher's grading system resulted in a change in policy.

    Việc học sinh thắc mắc về hệ thống chấm điểm của giáo viên đã dẫn đến sự thay đổi trong chính sách.


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