questioning

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

   “I didn’t know much about medical supplies, so I took the list Docc handed me without much questioning.”

2. (countable, uncountable)The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.
3. (countable, uncountable)Interrogation.

   “The official Central News agency said a Nationalist patrol boat Dec. 28 captured six Communist spies disguised as fishermen as they approached within 1,000 yards of the Paichuan in a motorized fishing craft. They were taken to Matsu for questioning.”

adj

1. (not-comparable, usually)Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.

   “Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?”

2. (not-comparable, usually)Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

   “We entertain the boy and it becomes more evident that his dad is trans and he is questioning; my coworker keeps frowning about it.”

   “Girls broadly fared worse than boys, and there is “ongoing and extreme distress” among teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ+).”

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of question