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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"
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"
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. 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, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority…. Learn more.
Query definition: a question; an inquiry.. See examples of QUERY used in a sentence.
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.
to ask questions in order to check that something is true or correct: [ + question word ] A few students have queried whether exam marks were added up correctly. (Definition of query from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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 question mark to show that something has not been finished or decided. Put a query against Jack's name—I'm not sure if he's coming. Definition of query noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
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.
