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query

/ˈkwɪə.ri/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.

Example Sentences:
  • “If you have any queries about your bill, please contact customer service.”
  • “The teacher answered the student's query with patience.”
2.verb

To ask a question about something, especially in order to express doubt or check for accuracy.

Example Sentences:
  • “She queried the accuracy of the report's financial figures.”
  • “The librarian queried whether the book was overdue.”
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English Synonyms & Near Equivalents

questioninquirydoubtinterrogation

English Antonyms & Opposites

answerreplyconfirmation

Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown

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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'quaerere', meaning to seek or to ask. It entered English in the late 16th century, initially as a variant of the Latin noun 'quaestio' (question) and later influenced by the imperative form 'quaere' (inquire).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'jury' in a courtroom asking questions to form a 'query'.

Rhyming Words
juryfurycurie

Frequently Asked Questions About “query”

1. What is the meaning of “query” in English?

In English, query (noun) is defined as: “A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.”.

2. How do you use “query” in a sentence?

“If you have any queries about your bill, please contact customer service.”

3. What are English synonyms of “query”?

Common synonyms include:question,inquiry,doubt,interrogation

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “query”?

Derived from the Latin verb 'quaerere', meaning to seek or to ask. It entered English in the late 16th century, initially as a variant of the Latin noun 'quaestio' (question) and later influenced by the imperative form 'quaere' (inquire).

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