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A quick definition of question:
A question is something you ask someone to get information or to find out something you don't know. It can be a single question or a series of questions. When someone is asked a question in a court of law, it is called a categorical question.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A question is a query directed to a witness. It is abbreviated as Q. A categorical question is one of a series of questions.
Examples:
- During a trial, the lawyer asked the witness a question about what they saw on the night of the crime.
- The police officer asked the suspect a series of categorical questions about their whereabouts on the night of the crime.
The examples illustrate that a question is a query directed towards someone, usually to gather information or clarify a situation. In a legal setting, questions are often used to obtain testimony or evidence. Categorical questions are a series of questions that are related and asked in a specific order to gather specific information.