Q and A

Alternative forms

• Q&A, Q & A, QNA, QnA, Q'n'A, Q 'n' A, Q n' A, Q 'n A, Q+A, Q + A

Etymology

From the abbreviations Q and A used for question and answer.

Noun

Q and A (plural Q and As or Qs and As)

1. A period of time in which questions are posed to an individual; an interview.
   • 2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1):

     Gina Winthrop: Okay, um, welcome, please find a seat.

     Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Sure, I will, directly after I do a brief Q and A.

Adjective

Q and A

1. (informal, uncommon) In a Q and A style or fashion.
2. (informal, uncommon) Of a conversation: short, terse, abrupt, or without depth or lacking a tributary style, resembling a Q and A session.