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query

/ˈkwɪəri/  ·  say it: KWEER·ee

a request for information from a database

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1. (noun) a question you ask to get information

2. (noun) a request for information from a database or search engine

3. (verb) to ask questions about something because you are uncertain or want to check facts

Examples

• 1. She had a query about the homework assignment.
• 2. I ran a database query to find all customers from last month.
• 3. The auditor decided to query some of the company's financial records.

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