direct question
Noun
Meaning
direct question (plural direct questions)
(grammar) A question asked in a direct way, for example How old are you?
Examples
Human reflex is to look up when your name is called—to feel compelled to at least listen to, if not answer, a direct question.
NPS is based on a direct question: How likely is it that you would recommend our company/product/service to a friend or colleague?
The editors named the "Letters to the Editor" section "Ask Dr. Stupid", and at least one letter in every column would be a direct question for Dr. Stupid to answer.
In response to the direct question, he vowed to be very open with the American public about his impression of whether it will be safe and effective.