query

English

/ˈkwɪə.ɹi/, /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A question, an inquiry US, an enquiry UK.
  • A question mark.
  • (computing) A set of instructions passed to a database.

Etymology

Derived from Latin quaere.

Origin

Latin

quaere

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