plural queries
: a question or a request for information about something
I have a query about my order.
an Internet query
The librarian responded to my query.
queries; queried; querying
1
chiefly US
: to ask (someone) a question
The reporter queried [=questioned] several citizens about the tax hike.
They conducted a survey in which several hundred people were queried about their dietary habits.
2
: to ask questions or express doubt about (something)
She queried [=questioned] the teacher's decision.
3
: to ask (a question)
"What's that?" he queried.
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“Query.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/query. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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