Definitions

1. noun

an instance of asking for information or clarification, especially in a formal or official manner

“She submitted a query to the editor, asking for feedback on her manuscript.”

2. verb

to ask for information or clarification, especially in a formal or official manner

“The researcher queried the data to identify any trends or patterns.”

3. verb

to question or challenge the validity or accuracy of something

“The scientist queried the results of the experiment, suspecting an error in the methodology.”

4. noun

a question or inquiry, especially one that is difficult or requires a lot of thought

“The teacher posed a query to the student, asking him to explain his thought process.”