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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are varying estimates about how many North Korean troops are in the Russian region between 8,000 and 12,000 although there are question marks about their effectiveness.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While the characters’ relationship statuses remain a question mark on-screen, many of the actors who portray them have long-term partners.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
China remains a question mark, but if Beijing ever gets its act together on stimulus — like some believe will happen— Danaher should see additional tailwinds to 2025, too.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Defense is another key question mark for this team.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
While the characters’ relationship statuses remain a question mark on-screen, many of the actors who portray them have long-term partners.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
China remains a question mark, but if Beijing ever gets its act together on stimulus — like some believe will happen— Danaher should see additional tailwinds to 2025, too.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Defense is another key question mark for this team.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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