query

American  

[kweer-ee] / ˈkwɪər i /

noun

plural

queries

1. a question; an inquiry.

2. mental reservation; doubt.

3. Printing. a question mark (?), especially as added on a manuscript, proof sheet, or the like, indicating doubt as to some point in the text.

4. 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.

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verb (used with object)

queried, querying

1. to ask or inquire about.

   No one queried his presence.

2. to question as doubtful or obscure.

   to query a statement.

3. Printing. to mark (a manuscript, proof sheet, etc.) with a query.

4. to ask questions of.

query British  

/ ˈkwɪərɪ /

noun

1. a question, esp one expressing doubt, uncertainty, or an objection

2. a less common name for question mark

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verb

1. to express uncertainty, doubt, or an objection concerning (something)

2. to express as a query

   "What's up now?" she queried

3. to put a question to (a person); ask

Other Word Forms

• outquery verb (used with object)
• queryingly adverb
• unqueried adjective

Etymology

Origin of query

First recorded in 1625–35; alteration (with the influence of -y ³ ) of earlier quere, from Latin quaere quaere

Example Sentences

Norris previously said in a statement that he continued to represent his constituents, stayed across local and national developments, handled casework, policy queries and parliamentary questions.

From BBC

Large platforms report that a majority of routine queries—delivery status, returns, basic troubleshooting—are now handled without human intervention.

From Barron's

But Lin has not answered multiple queries from The Times, including how the firm was chosen, as well as whether she had spoken with the offices of the mayor or fire chief about the matter.

From Los Angeles Times

It also said it will assist Google with complying with provisions that concern how the company lets competing search engines access datasets for areas such as ranking and queries held by Google Search.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several cast doubt on Burnham's popularity among the Parliamentary Labour Party, with some querying if he would have support from the 80-odd MPs needed to trigger a leadership contest.

From BBC

Related Words

• inquiry
• objection
• question
• questioning
• reservation
• skepticism