suppose that someone at top echelon of an institution delivers a statement. I doubt whether the statement is a fact or not. Do I say "I question it" or anything else? what is the short laconic phrase or word for it?
if I say "I question it", the speaker might think I am doubting his authority rather than the statement he made. what is a better way of doing it? I don't want to use the word question to avoid ambiguity.
also, I am questioning his statement in an affirmative tone, assuming that he is wrong or might be wrong.
Best Answer
'Query' the statement is the more usual choice, not having the same 'personal slur' connotation that 'question' has. Though people often still take it personally when you point out / advise them / suggest they are wrong.