query

noun
UK: /ˈkwɪəri/
US: /ˈkwɪri/

  1. A question, often expressing doubt or seeking information.

    1. I have a query about the bill amount.
    2. The detective had a query regarding the suspect's alibi, but he didn't ask it.

  2. A request for information from a database or system.

    1. Run this query to find all customers.
    2. The complex query returned the data, but it took several minutes.

Synonyms

question inquiry doubt ask examine investigate
query verb

  1. To ask a question, especially to express doubt or seek clarification.

    1. I want to query the manager about it.
    2. The accountant decided to query the expense report for accuracy.

  2. To express doubt or uncertainty about something.

    1. She seemed to query his motives at the time.
    2. Experts query whether the current policy will be effective enough.
query adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of questions or inquiries.

    1. The query tone in her voice was obvious.
    2. The system generated a query response based on the initial data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "query" in English means: A question, often expressing doubt or seeking information., A request for information from a database or system..

The phonetic transcription of "query" is /ˈkwɪəri/ in British English and /ˈkwɪri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "query": question, inquiry, doubt, ask, examine, investigate.

Example usage of "query": "I have a query about the bill amount.". More examples on the page.