Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queries

noun
/ˈkwɪriz/
Definition
Questions or inquiries that seek specific information.
Examples
  • She had several queries about the assignment that she needed answered before starting.
  • The customer support team responded to all queries in a timely manner.
  • In programming, queries help retrieve data from databases.
Meaning
The term ‘queries’ refers to the act of asking questions or, in a broader context, any request for information from a database or search engine.
Synonyms
  • questions
  • inquiries
  • requests
  • probes