Question and Trial balloon

Question

Question noun - An interrogative expression often used to test knowledge.

Trial balloon and question are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trial balloon" instead a noun "Question".

Trial balloon

Trial balloon noun - A test of public opinion.
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Synonyms for Trial balloon

Question and trial balloon are semantically related. You can use "Question" instead a noun phrase "Trial balloon".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Trial Balloon Question So she tests the current by floating out a metaphorical balloon to find out what happens — asking her dear friend Bob a Trial Balloon Question.
  • Literature / Friday Trial Balloon Question: Friday floats a question to one of her husbands in Christchurch to find out how he feels about Artificial Persons.
  • Video Game / Tales of Legendia Trial Balloon Question: Norma and Chloe say some pretty rude things about the Ferines before they find out Shirley is actually one of them.
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