I. ˈkwir-ē, ˈkwer- noun
( plural queries )
Etymology: alteration of earlier quere, from Latin quaere, imperative of quaerere to ask
Date: circa 1635
1. : question , inquiry
2. : a question in the mind : doubt
3. : question mark 2
II. transitive verb
( que·ried ; que·ry·ing )
Date: 1654
1. : to ask questions of especially with a desire for authoritative information
2. : to ask questions about especially in order to resolve a doubt
3. : to put as a question
4. : to mark with a query
Synonyms: see ask
• que·ri·er noun