query meaning

query as a noun

1. an instance of questioning
   • there was a question about my training
   • we made inquiries of all those who were present

   Synonyms: question, inquiry, enquiry, interrogation

   Type of: questioning

query as a verb

1. pose a question

   Synonyms: question

   Type of: ask

   Kinds: wonder, interpellate, examine, pump, check out, debrief

   Related forms: querier

query in a sentence

• Please type your query in the search box and press enter.
• That query does not find any results.
• I didn't receive a reply to my query.
• The search query is inefficient.
• I do have a parting query.

How to pronounce query

query is pronounced /ˈkwɪəri/ in British English and /ˈkwiri/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with query

• theory
• fiery
• weary
• eerie
• leery