Meaning & Definition of word "Query"

Query

/ˈkwɪəri/

1. A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.
- Example: I sent a query to the customer service department regarding my order.
2. A request for information or data from a database.
- Example: The database query returned all the relevant records.
3. A doubt about the correctness or validity of something.
- Example: She raised a query about the accuracy of the report.

1. To ask a question about something.
- Example: I would like to query the status of my application.
2. To express doubt about or to challenge the validity of something.
- Example: He decided to query the assumptions made in the research.

Late Latin 'quaere' meaning 'to ask or seek'.

query letter:

A letter sent to inquire about the status of a submission.

raise a query:

To bring up a question or concern.

query string:

A part of a web address that specifies parameters for a database search.

question:

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

inquire:

To seek information by asking a question.

interrogate:

To ask questions to someone, especially in a formal or aggressive manner.

Meaning: To ask questions in a casual manner.

Example Sentence: I just dropped a query about the party plans.

Meaning: To check or verify something informally.

Example Sentence: I queried whether that rumor was true.