QUESTION MARK Definition & Meaning

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question mark

[ kwes-chuhn mahrk ]

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Also called interrogation point, a punctuation mark indicating a question: usually, as in English, the mark (?) placed after a question.
something unanswered or unknown:
His identity is still a question mark to most of us.
an anglewing butterfly, Polygonia interrogationis, having a silver marking that resembles a question mark on the underside of each hindwing.

question mark

the punctuation mark ? , used at the end of questions and in other contexts where doubt or ignorance is implied
this mark used for any other purpose, as to draw attention to a possible mistake, as in a chess commentary
an element of doubt or uncertainty

question mark

A punctuation mark (?) that follows a direct question: “Is Ralph really seven feet tall?”

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First recorded in 1865–70

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"In moments like these, with so many doubts, a defeat would put a great question mark over all the players, and supporters will show anger."

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But, with Guy and Scott in equal first, it leaves a question mark over who will be joining him in Singapore.

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At this moment, there may well be a question mark over that.

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It left a huge question mark over their structure and the ownership's direction - which has only grown after the decision to hire and fire Juric.

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It left a huge question mark over their structure, the ownership's direction and left a hole in the support network for the head coach.

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