questioning
Pronunciation: [ˈkwɛsʧənɪŋ]
Word
Context: “inquiry”
(verb) to ask someone about something or to show that you want to know more. It's like when you raise your hand in class to ask a teacher about a topic you don't understand.
Example
She is questioning the teacher about the homework assignment to make sure she understands it correctly.
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He is not questioning anything and is just accepting what he hears without thinking.
Example
What are you questioning when you don’t understand the lesson?
Context: “inquiry”
(noun) the act of asking questions to learn or find out more about something. It’s like being curious about something and wanting to discover answers.
Example
Her questioning during the science experiment helped everyone learn more about the process.
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There was no questioning from the students, which made the lesson less engaging.
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How important is questioning when you want to understand something better?
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