counterpunch parry counter | a return punch (especially by a boxer) |
counter-sabotage | counterintelligence designed to detect and counteract sabotage |
boron counter tube | a proportional counter tube for counting neutrons |
buffet counter sideboard | a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room, has shelves and drawers |
checkout checkout counter | a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases |
counter | table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted |
counter tabulator | a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens |
counter heel counter | a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot, a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot |
counter | game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games |
counter | (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) |
counter tube | a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events |
crystal counter | a counter tube in which an ionizing event increases conductivity |
Geiger counter Geiger-Muller counter | counter tube that detects ionizing radiations |
meat counter | counter where meats are displayed for sale |
notions counter | counter where notions are sold |
proportional counter tube proportional counter | counter tube whose output pulse is proportional to number of ions produced |
pulse counter | an electronic counter that counts the number of electric pulses |
scintillation counter | counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation |
snack bar snack counter buffet | usually inexpensive bar |
spark chamber spark counter | an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from elementary particles |
doubt dubiousness doubtfulness question | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something, the dubiousness of his claim, there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
counter conditioning | conditioning in which a second incompatible response is conditioned to an already conditioned stimulus, counter conditioning lies behind many of the procedures used in behavior therapy |
rhetorical question | a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered, he liked to make his points with rhetorical questions |
question head | the subject matter at issue, the question of disease merits serious discussion, under the head of minor Roman poets |
question of fact matter of fact | a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide |
question of law matter of law | a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide |
question mark interrogation point | a punctuation mark (?) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question |
question | an informal reference to a marriage proposal, he was ready to pop the question |
motion question | a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote, he made a motion to adjourn, she called for the question |
previous question | a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly |
question inquiry enquiry query interrogation | an instance of questioning, there was a question about my training, we made inquiries of all those who were present |
cross-question | a question asked in cross-examination |
leading question | a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer, a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination |
yes-no question | a question that can be answered by yes or no |
question interrogation interrogative interrogative sentence | a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply, he asked a direct question, he had trouble phrasing his interrogations |
test paper examination paper exam paper question sheet | a written examination |
rejoinder retort return riposte replication comeback counter | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one), it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher |
calling into question demand for explanation | a challenge to defend what someone has said |
Counter Reformation | the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to the Reformation reaffirming the veneration of saints and the authority of the Pope (to which Protestants objected), many leaders were Jesuits |
bean counter | an accountant or bureaucrat who is believed to place undue emphasis on the control of expenditures |
counter | a person who counts things |
question master quizmaster | the host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game |
teller vote counter | an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly) |
counter check | a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals |
unlisted security over the counter security OTC security | a security traded in the over-theounter market |
over the counter stock OTC stock unlisted stock | stock that is not listed and traded on an organized exchange |
question time | a period during a parliamentary session when members of British Parliament may ask questions of the ministers |
question query | pose a question |
cross examine cross question | question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side, The witness was cross-examined by the defense |
interrogate question | pose a series of questions to, The suspect was questioned by the police, We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion |