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
One question mark now is how Cher will react to her induction.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
An important question mark looming over A24’s rise is the state of the market for theatrical movies more broadly.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
An important question mark looming over A24’s rise is the state of the market for theatrical movies more broadly.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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