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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQuery
/ˈkwɪə.ri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.
"If you have any queries about your bill, please contact customer service."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb quaerere, meaning to seek or to ask. It entered English via Anglo-Norman and Middle French in the 15th century, initially functioning as a noun representing a question or inquiry before evolving into a versatile verb used in both general communication and modern computing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Query" is said worldwide
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question
Transliteration: question
"Veuillez soumettre vos questions par e-mail."
Anfrage
Transliteration: Anfrage
"Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an uns."
domanda
Transliteration: domanda
"Per qualsiasi domanda, non esitate a contattarci."
consulta
Transliteration: consulta
"Si tiene alguna consulta, por favor háganos saber."
consulta
Transliteration: consulta
"Envie suas dúvidas para o nosso suporte."
प्रश्न
Transliteration: prashna
"यदि आपके पास कोई प्रश्न है, तो पूछें।"
查询
Transliteration: cháxún
"如果您有任何查询，请联系我们。"
문의
Transliteration: muni
"궁금한 점이 있으시면 문의해 주세요."
質問
Transliteration: shitsumon
"ご質問がございましたら、ご連絡ください。"
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