query
a question; an inquiry.
mental reservation; doubt.
Printing. a question mark (?), especially as added on a manuscript, proof sheet, or the like, indicating doubt as to some point in the text.
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.
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 questions of.
Origin of query
1Other words from query
- que·ry·ing·ly, adverb
- outquery, verb (used with object), out·que·ried, out·que·ry·ing.
- un·que·ried, adjective
Words that may be confused with query
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British Dictionary definitions for query
/ (ˈkwɪərɪ) /
a question, esp one expressing doubt, uncertainty, or an objection
a less common name for question mark
to express uncertainty, doubt, or an objection concerning (something)
to express as a query: "What's up now?" she queried
US to put a question to (a person); ask
Origin of query
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