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QUESTIONINGS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word questionings. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word questionings. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for QUESTIONINGS

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examination
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• formal systematic questioning

• a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

exploration
nounn
noun

• to travel for the purpose of discovery

• a careful systematic search

• a systematic consideration

inquiry
nounn
noun

• a search for knowledge

• an instance of questioning

• a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

interrogation
nounn
noun

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder

• formal systematic questioning

• an instance of questioning

probe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

• a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities

• an exploratory action or expedition

• an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity

verb

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• examine physically with or as if with a probe

scrutiny
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a prolonged intense look

doubting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• marked by or given to doubt

inquiring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to inquiry

noun

• a request for information

inquisitive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing curiosity

• inquiring or appearing to inquire

quizzical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

sceptical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by or given to doubt

• denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

skeptical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

• marked by or given to doubt

speculative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not financially safe or secure

• not based on fact or investigation

• showing curiosity

wondering
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• showing curiosity

Best Hypernyms For QUESTIONINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for questionings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
asking request

Alternatives for EXAMINATION

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