Interrogation point - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Interrogation point :  (noun)

1: a punctuation mark (?) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question [syn: question mark]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Interrogation \In*ter`ro*ga"tion\, n. [L. interrogatio: cf. F. interrogation.] 1. The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

2. A question put; an inquiry.

3. A point, mark, or sign, thus [?], indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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