query implies a desire for authoritative information or confirmation. inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions. Noun I have a query about my order. …

QUERY definition: 1. a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority…. Learn more.

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 …

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.

query , inquiry, enquiry - A query is a single question; an inquiry (or enquiry) may be a single question or extensive investigation (i.e. a series of questions).

(computing, databases) A set of instructions passed to a database. The database admin switched on query logging for debugging purposes.

Jun 25, 2025 · query (plural queries) A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK). The teacher answered the student’s query concerning biosynthesis.

She queried [= questioned] the teacher's decision. “What's that?” he queried.

v.t. to ask or inquire about: No one queried his presence. to question as doubtful or obscure: to query a statement. Printing to mark (a manuscript, proof sheet, etc.) with a query. to ask …