The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry. / The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting. / Interrogation.

Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder. / (LGBT) Unsure of one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

present participle of question

plural of questioning

To ask that a proposed question's presuppositions be explicitly justified, especially as a preliminary to answering it, for example a complex question or loaded question.

Under consideration, under discussion. / In doubt, under dispute.

The state or condition of being questionable; dubiousness.

plural of questioner

A person who asks questions, or who conducts an official enquiry.

simple past tense and past participle of question