written question
[/ˈrɪtn ˈkwɛstʃən/]
nounpl: written questions
pergunta escrita
1. A question posed in written form, typically submitted in writing rather than asked verbally
The student submitted a written question to the professor before the lecture.
O aluno apresentou uma pergunta escrita ao professor antes da aula.
2. In parliamentary procedure, a formal question submitted in writing by a legislator to a government minister or official, requiring a written response
The opposition party filed a written question about the budget allocation in Parliament.
O partido da oposição apresentou uma pergunta escrita sobre a alocação do orçamento no Parlamento.
3. An assessment format where questions are presented to respondents in written form for completion
The exam consists entirely of written questions rather than multiple-choice options.
O exame consiste inteiramente em perguntas escritas em vez de opções de múltipla escolha.
In Brazilian and Portuguese parliamentary systems, written questions are formal mechanisms for legislative oversight. In academic settings in both Brazil and the USA, written questions are common assessment tools. The term is particularly significant in parliamentary democracies where they represent an official procedure for accountability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put a question in writing
submit a written question
table a written question
answer a written question
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