Whether or not meaning in English

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Definition

(I wonder) whether (it's going to rain today): (I wonder) if, what the chances are that (it will rain today) conjunction
I'd like to know whether or not you're planning on staying here, we need to know how many rooms are free tonight.
Whether you are (or "be") an intern or a CEO...: Regardless of your job... Whatever your job may be...

Examples

  • "It is up to you to decide whether they will be awarded the same type of budget for the upcoming year, after reading their respective budget proposals."
  • "She asks me about the make and model of my washing machine, when did I buy it and where, and whether it is still under warranty."
  • "Zircondan officials have already filled out the necessary paperwork for member status, though no one is sure whether or not this application will be taken seriously by the European Commission."
  • "Whether it's a new necklace or not, it's great."
  • "Time will tell whether this will be the result of an increase in sales or of making redundancies, however few people in the industry believe that D&C's tradition of using authentic Italian tailoring, leathers and fabrics will continue under Mazerati's leadership."
  • "At our spacious and tranquil retreat, you will find a solution for all your earthly problems. Whether you have a serious alcohol or drug addiction, a troubled marriage, or are just severely disappointed in your gay children, we have a program for you!"
  • "Listen, I'm in court on Thursday afternoon in your part of town so I was wondering whether you wanted to grab a quick drink after work?"
  • "Whether it be beast, plant or man matters not."
  • "So whether you're wrestling market trends or man-eating alligators, Outback Cologne is sure to give you an edge on the competition."
  • "Reporter : You know, the basics: what country you were born in, how long you've been living in the States, whether or not you're an illegal alien, you know that sort of thing."
  • "Depending on your views, we'll decide whether or not to pursue these ideas and invest in a full-scale campaign, in conjunction with the R & D department."
  • "The past few weeks have been a very difficult time for me as I considered the direction of my career and whether I should stay with the company where I have worked happily for the last seven years."
  • "The question now is whether he acted alone, or if others were aware of his fraudulent activities."
  • "The fact is, that right now, we just don't know whether our production partners are guilty of any misconduct."
  • "Perhaps you are a purist and limit yourself to downloading pornography and heavy metal music, however whether you are podcasting vegan recipes or ranting about Venezuelan foreign policy on a message board, it seems clear that the Web has become less of an occasional tool than a full-time distraction."
  • "The owners of Bruno and Horatio's Miracle Juices have not yet decided whether or not to accept the offer."
  • "Bruno – Could you ask Stink whether he would like the leftovers?"
  • "The question is whether we will continue to exploit cheap and potentially illegal labor, or whether we should explore more expensive, but more ethical alternatives."
  • "Bruno : Hmm, I wonder whether it's better to invest our profits in biotech or mutual funds-"

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