Definitions for Questioning
ques·tion·ing

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1. questioning, inquiringadjective

   a request for information

2. questioning, quizzicaladjective

   perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

   "he had a quizzical expression"

3. doubting, questioning, skeptical, scepticaladjective

   marked by or given to doubt

   "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"

4. inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering(a)adjective

   showing curiosity

   "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"

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1. questioningnoun

   The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

2. questioningnoun

   The act of challenging, wondering and doubting.

3. questioningadjective

   Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt or wonder.

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1. Questioning

   Questioning is a major form of human thought and interpersonal communication. It involves employing a series of questions to explore an issue, an idea or something intriguing. Questioning is the process of forming and wielding that serves to develop answers and insight.

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1. questioning

   Questioning refers to the process or act of asking, inquiring, examining or investigating something in order to gain information, confirm validity or promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. This can be through verbal discourse or mental thought-process aimed at eliciting certain facts or responses. It is a common practice in various fields such as education, research, law, and journalism.

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1. Questioning

   of Question

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1. Questioning

   The questioning of one's gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, or all three is a process of exploration by people who may be unsure, still exploring, and concerned about applying a social label to themselves for various reasons. The letter "Q" is sometimes added to the end of the acronym LGBT; the "Q" can refer to either queer or questioning. It is even expanded further as LGBTQIA to include intersexuals and asexuals. Many LGBT student groups and literature include questioning in their literature; in the case of gay–straight alliance groups they do so in part so students are not compelled to label themselves or choose a sexual identity. According to the American Psychological Association: "Adolescence can be a period of experimentation, and many youths may question their sexual feelings. Becoming aware of sexual feelings is a normal developmental task of adolescence. Sometimes adolescents have same-sex feelings or experiences that cause confusion about their sexual orientation. This confusion appears to decline over time, with different outcomes for different individuals." Some youths avoid coming out or even acknowledging their sexual orientation because of social stigma. For some youths, acknowledging their lesbian, gay or bisexual identity can bring an end to confusion. Those who receive support can often live satisfying and healthy lives and move through the usual process of adolescent development; those who face bullying, ostracism or other forms of oppression are more likely to be at risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to engage in high-risk activities, such as unprotected sex and alcohol and drug abuse. Questioning youth are at higher risk for victimization, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol abuse even more so than lesbian, gay and bisexual youth, possibly due to marginalization from straight and LGB peers alike.

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How to pronounce Questioning?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Questioning in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Questioning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Questioning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Questioning in a Sentence

1. Metropolitan Police:

   I do understand that this will lead to some women across London questioning whether they can trust the Met to keep them safe. We have failed.

2. Julian Weber Gordon:

   Courage is more than standing for a firm conviction. It includes the risk of questioning that conviction.

3. Gore Vidal:

   The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return.

4. Beryl Love:

   We appreciate the respectful dialogue with Ms. Osaka at the press conference, it was a straightforward question that we feel led to a meaningful exchange. That said, we sincerely regret that our questioning upset her in any way.

5. John F. Kennedy, Amherst College, Oct 26, 1963 - Source JFK Library, Boston, Mass.:

   The men who create power make an indispensable contribution to the Nation's greatness, but the men who question power make a contribution just as indispensable, especially when that questioning is disinterested, for they determine whether we use power or power uses us.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Questioning
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Questioning
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questioning
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Questioning
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Questioning
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Questioning