A query refers to a question or inquiry made to obtain information or clarification. It can be formal or informal, depending on the context. In computing, a query can also refer to a request for information from a database. In a broader sense, when someone makes a query, they are seeking an answer or further understanding of something. The term is often used in contexts like customer service, research, and technical support. The Indonesian equivalent of query is pertanyaan or pertanyaan lanjutan (follow-up question), or in a technical sense, kueri.
Synonyms:
- Question
- Inquiry
- Ask
- Request
- Querying
- Interrogation
- Probe
- Search
- Inquiry
- Investigation
- Clarification
- Request for information
- Consultation
- Examination
- Problem
Sentences Using “Query”:
- She submitted a query to the customer service department about her order.
- The professor answered all of our queries about the upcoming exam.
- The database allows users to query the system for specific records.
- I have a query regarding the terms of the contract that I’d like to clarify.
- He raised a query about the company’s new policy during the meeting.
- The researcher used advanced methods to query the data set for anomalies.
- I had to query the teacher about some of the terms used in the lesson.
- The company received many queries about their new product launch.
- She had a quick query about the timetable before heading to class.
- After reviewing the report, the committee members had several queries to address.
Related Words:
- Question
- Inquiry
- Request
- Probe
- Ask
- Querying
- Investigation
- Examination
- Search
- Clarification
- Doubt
- Concern
- Interrogation
- Problem
- Follow-up
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Query”:
- Ask about (to make an inquiry or request information)
- Follow up on (to continue to ask questions or inquire further about a previous query)
- Look into (to investigate or explore a subject in response to a query)
- Find out (to obtain information or an answer in response to a query)
- Clear up (to resolve or answer a query to remove confusion or misunderstanding)
- Bring up (to raise or introduce a query during a discussion or conversation)
- Check on (to inquire about the status of something, often in response to a query)
- Get to the bottom of (to inquire deeply and understand the root of a question or issue)
- Follow through on (to continue addressing or resolving a query)
- Put forward (to present a query or question for consideration)
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Query”:
- Ask a silly question (an expression used when someone asks an obvious or simple query, often with a humorous tone)
- Get to the heart of the matter (to ask a direct query to focus on the core issue)
- On the tip of your tongue (used when you have a query but can’t quite recall the answer immediately)
- Ask for clarification (to request more information or explanation in response to a query)
- A burning question (a query or issue that requires immediate attention or resolution)
- Go to the source (to ask the original or most reliable person for information in response to a query)
- Pick someone’s brain (to ask someone many questions, often to gather expert information)
- Question everything (an expression that encourages constant inquiry or scrutiny)
- Get the ball rolling (to begin asking questions or making inquiries to start a process)
- Put to the test (to ask questions or inquire in a way that challenges understanding or assumptions)
- In the dark (when you have many queries about a situation and lack information)
