POSING

/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/
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Definition

/ˈpəʊzɪŋ/
verb
  1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
    “To pose a model for a picture.”
  2. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
  3. To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).
verb
  1. To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
  2. To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
  3. To perplex or confuse (someone).
noun
  1. The act by which something is posed.
    “different posings of what was essentially the same question”
  2. The act of one who poses or postures.

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