Definitions

1. noun

A counterquestion or a question asked in response to a previous question, often to challenge or clarify the information provided.

“The journalist posed a counterquery to the politician’s claim, seeking more details about the proposed policy.”

2. verb

To ask a counterquestion or to pose a question in response to a previous question, often to challenge or clarify the information provided.

“The detective counterqueried the witness, trying to uncover inconsistencies in their story.”