question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
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The real question mark is quarterback Jaxson Dart, whom New York picked later in the first round after a trade.
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Every team, including the franchises that entered this year's draft with question marks at the quarterback position, passed on selecting the former Colorado quarterback in the first, second, third or fourth round.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Campbell is not without some question marks, however.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The other potential question mark on the Huskies’ roster is Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr., who has been working out for NBA teams to gauge his draft interest and receive feedback.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Every team, including the franchises that entered this year's draft with question marks at the quarterback position, passed on selecting the former Colorado quarterback in the first, second, third or fourth round.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Campbell is not without some question marks, however.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The other potential question mark on the Huskies’ roster is Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr., who has been working out for NBA teams to gauge his draft interest and receive feedback.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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