Query
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Query is a noun meaning A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).
Meaning
A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).
More Meanings
- A question mark.
- (computing, databases) A set of instructions passed to a database.
- (publishing) Ellipsis of query letter.
- (intransitive) To ask a question.
- (transitive) To ask, inquire.
- (transitive) To question or call into doubt.
- (computing, databases) To pass a set of instructions to a database to retrieve information from it.
Example Sentences
The teacher answered the student’s query concerning biosynthesis.
The database admin switched on query logging for debugging purposes.
I refer you to your line above, where you use a query and a bang together.
It’s queried whether there be any Science in the ſenſe of the Dogmatiſts: […]
Word Forms
- queries
- querying
- queried
Synonyms for query
Depending on context, synonyms include inquiry, enquiry, question.
Antonyms for query
Common opposites include answer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enquiry, inquiry, question, inquire, enquire, ask.
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