Definition of questioning in English:
questioning
noun ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)nɪŋˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ
mass noun1The action of asking someone questions, especially in an official context.
the young lieutenant escorted us to the barracks for questioning
- 1.1 The raising of a doubt about or objection to something.
this situation should prompt questioning
there was no questioning of the decision
adjective ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)nɪŋˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ
1Showing an interest in learning new things.
the questioning mind of a child
- 1.1 (of a look) suggesting that information is sought.
Aaron shot her a questioning glance
Definition of questioning in US English:
questioning
nounˈkwesCHəniNGˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ
1The action of asking someone questions, especially in an official context.
the young lieutenant escorted us to the barracks for questioning
- 1.1 The raising of a doubt about or objection to something.
this situation should prompt questioning
there was no questioning of the decision
adjectiveˈkwesCHəniNGˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ
1Showing an interest in learning new things.
the questioning mind of a child
- 1.1 (of a look) suggesting that information is sought.
Aaron shot her a questioning glance