query

5 definitions • 11 examples

a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority:

If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them.

to ask questions, especially in order to check if something is true or correct:

A few students have queried their marks.

[ + question word ] She queried whether three months was long enough.

[ + speech ] "Any chance of a cup of tea?" he queried hopefully.

a question, often one expressing doubt about something or looking for information

a question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from someone:

Email your comments, queries, or suggestions to us at this address.

We regret that we cannot answer every query.

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to ask.

a query about sth I have a query about the second item on the agenda.

to express doubt about something or ask for more information:

Someone in the accounts department had queried his expense claim.

The Revenue is unlikely to query such an arrangement unless the sums are particularly large in relation to your income.

query whether/why/how He queries whether there is really sufficient demand to warrant another model.