QUERY Meaning and
Definition
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A query refers to a request for information or clarification, usually made to obtain specific data or details. It is a means of seeking answers or addressing doubts by posing a question or set of questions. In the context of computing or database management systems, a query is a command or inquiry directed at a database in order to extract or filter relevant information. It involves searching and retrieving specific data that matches pre-defined parameters or criteria.
In a more general sense, a query can also denote a question or doubt raised by someone to express curiosity or uncertainty about a particular matter. In this context, a query often implies a desire for additional knowledge or clarification on a specific subject. Queries can be posed verbally, in writing, or through digital communication channels.
In the field of search engines and online information retrieval, a query is a term or a set of terms entered by a user to initiate a search for relevant content or results. By inputting keywords or phrases, the user expects the search engine to process the query and provide a list of webpages, documents, or resources that match the specified search terms and criteria.
Queries play a vital role in the accumulation and dissemination of information, whether in the technological field, educational environment, or everyday conversations. They serve as a tool for inquiry, investigation, and exploration, facilitating the acquisition and exchange of knowledge.
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• An inquiry or question to be answered or resolved; an interrogatory, or one marked by a point of interrogation.
• To ask a question or questions; to mark with a query; to doubt of.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of QUERY
The word "query" traces its origins back to the late 16th century. It comes from the Latin verb "quaerere", which means "to ask" or "to seek". In Latin, the noun form "quaestio" was derived from this verb, meaning "a question" or "an inquiry".
The word entered the English language through Old French, where it was spelled as "querie" or "quere". Over time, it evolved into the modern English spelling "query", which refers to a question or request for information.
Similar spelling words for QUERY
Conjugate verb Query
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