Definition of "query" in English

noun

1. A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).

   • The teacher answered the student’s query concerning biosynthesis.

2. A question mark.

3. (computing, databases) A set of instructions passed to a database.

   • The database admin switched on query logging for debugging purposes.

4. (publishing) Ellipsis of query letter.

verb

1. (intransitive) To ask a question.

2. (transitive) To ask, inquire.

3. (transitive) To question or call into doubt.

4. (computing, databases) To pass a set of instructions to a database to retrieve information from it.

5. (transitive, Internet) To send a private message to (a user on IRC).

6. (intransitive, publishing) To send out a query letter.