question mark
ˈkwɛsʧən mɑrk
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Definition of question mark - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
writing symbolpunctuation mark used to indicate a question
  • Did you see the question mark at the end?
interrogation point
2.
mysterymysterious or enigmatic person or thing
  • He's a real question mark in the team.
enigma puzzle riddle
3.
thoughtstate of doubt or uncertainty
  • There's a question mark over his future.
ambiguity indecision uncertainty
4.
insectTECH.USbutterfly with a silver, hook-shaped wing markingTECH.US
  • I spotted a question mark in the garden.
anglewing comma butterfly
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Images of question mark

  • question mark: butterfly with a silver, hook-shaped wing marking
    butterfly with a silver, hook-shaped wing marking

Expressions with question

billion-dollar questionn.
very important question with big impact or consequence
That's the billion-dollar question everyone wants answered.
in questionadj.
being considered or discussed
The topic in question is climate change.
no questionexp.
without any doubt or uncertainty
She is, no question, the best player on the team.
without questionadv.
in a way that is undeniable or certain
She is without question the best player on the team.
no question about itexp.
expresses certainty or agreement without any doubt
She is the best player, no question about it.
be a question ofv.
depend on a specific factor or condition
Success is a question of effort and determination.

Expressions with mark

mark downv.
reduce the price of an item
The store decided to mark down all summer clothing by 30%.
mark offv.
indicate completion on a list
She marked off the tasks she finished.
mark outv.
set boundaries or limits for an area
They marked out the area for the new park.
mark upv.
annotate or add notes to a text
She used a highlighter to mark up important sections in the book.
leave a markv.
to create a visible mark or stain
The coffee spill left a mark on the table.
make a markv.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
miss the markv.
fail to hit the target
The arrow missed the mark completely.
black markn.
indication of disapproval or failure
The missed deadline was a black mark for the team.
hit the markv.
to achieve the desired result or effect
Her presentation really hit the mark and impressed everyone.
leave one's markv.
make a lasting impression or cause a noticeable change
She hopes to leave her mark on the world.

Terms related to question mark

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Terms with question mark included in their meaning

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queriedadj.
question
marked with a question mark
interrogativen.
punctuation
question mark symbol
fifi hookn.
climbing
small climbing tool shaped like a question mark
interrogation pointn.
punctuation
punctuation mark indicating a question

Examples of question mark in a sentence

  • He added a question mark to indicate uncertainty.
  • The new recruit is a question mark for us.
  • Her intentions remain a question mark.
  • Her promotion remains a question mark.
  • The merger is still a question mark.
  • A question mark landed on the flower.

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  1. French:point d'interrogation, énigme, ...
  2. German:Fragezeichen, Rätsel, ...
  3. Italian:punto interrogativo, farfalla il cui segno argentato sull'ala ricorda un punto interrogativo, ...
  4. Spanish:interrogante, incertidumbre, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de interrogação, incerteza, ...
  6. Chinese:问号, 谜团, ...
  7. Japanese:疑問符, 謎の人物, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلامَة اسْتِفْهام, لُغْز, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִימָן שְׁאֵלָה, תַּעֲלוּמָה, ...
  10. Russian:вопросительный знак, знак вопроса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знак питання, загадка, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न, प्रश्न चिह्न, ...
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