in question

idiom

—used to indicate the specific thing that is being discussed or referred to

The painting in question is by Rembrandt.

What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies.

Where were you on the Sunday in question?

: in a state of doubt or uncertainty

His suitability for the job is in question.

The results of the study are in question.

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The multi-million dollar scheme behind the centers is in question, with a hearing in December to decide whether Italy’s underlying justification for the scheme is valid. —

Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Defensive effort has seldom been in question — even in tough outings like Winnipeg’s 5-0 loss in Florida. —

Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 The company didn’t immediately respond to Fortune’s request for additional comment about why the employee would have done this, whether more employees could’ve been involved, when the employee in question left the company, and when exactly the investigation will be completed. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024 The employee in question no longer works for Macy's, the retailer said. —

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in question