qere

/kɪˈrɛər/

Definitions

1. noun

An abbreviation for ‘query’ or ‘querere’, a notation used in the Masoretic Text of the Hebrew Bible to indicate a word or phrase that is to be queried or examined.

“The biblical scholar carefully examined the qere in the ancient manuscript to understand its significance.”

2. verb

To query or examine something.

“The editor qered the entire manuscript to ensure it was error-free.”

Synonyms

  • examine
  • query

Antonyms

  • affirm
  • confirm