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- Dictionaryque·ry/ˈkwirē/
noun
- 1. a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization: "a spokeswoman said queries could not be answered until Monday" Similar
verb
- 1. ask a question about something, especially in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy: "many people queried whether any harm had been done" Similar
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1. : to ask questions of especially with a desire for authoritative information. 2. : to ask questions about especially in order to resolve a doubt. 3. : to put as a question. 4. : to mark with a query.
a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority: If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them. Synonyms. enquiry UK. question. Fewer examples. What was their response to your query? He could always do something useful instead of wasting my time with footling queries.
A query is a question, or the search for a piece of information. The Latin root quaere means "to ask" and it's the basis of the words inquiry, question, quest, request, and query. Query often fits the bill when referring to Internet searches, polite professional discourse, and subtle pleas.
A query is a question, especially one that you ask an organization, publication, or expert. While she was off work, the Manager of the firm phoned her many times with queries about accounts and customers.
an inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like: usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece.
a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority: If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them. Synonyms. inquiry (QUESTION) question. Fewer examples. What was their response to your query? He could always do something useful instead of wasting my time with footling queries.
QUERY definition: 1. a question: 2. to ask questions in order to check that something is true or correct: . Learn more.
1. A question; an inquiry. 2. A doubt in the mind; a mental reservation. 3. A notation, usually a question mark, calling attention to an item in order to question its validity or accuracy. tr.v. que·ried, que·ry·ing, que·ries. 1. To express doubt or uncertainty about; question: query someone's motives.
noun. /ˈkwɪəri/ /ˈkwɪri/ (plural queries) a question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt about something. Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries. If you have a query about your insurance policy, contact our helpline. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
to question as doubtful or obscure: to query a statement. Printing to mark (a manuscript, proof sheet, etc.) with a query. to ask questions of. Latin quaere quaere. alteration (compare - y3) of earlier quere 1625–35.
