/ ˈkwɪəri; NAmE ˈkwɪri/ noun , verb
■ noun ( pl. -ies )
1.
a question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt about sth :
Our assistants will be happy to answer your queries.
If you have a query about your insurance policy, contact our helpline.
2.
a question mark to show that sth has not been finished or decided :
Put a query against Jack's name—I'm not sure if he's coming.
■ verb ( quer·ies , query·ing , quer·ied , quer·ied )
1.
to express doubt about whether sth is correct or not :
[ vn ]
We queried the bill as it seemed far too high.
I'm not in a position to query their decision.
[also v wh- ]
2.
[ v speech ] to ask a question :
'Who will be leading the team?' queried Simon.
➡ note at ask
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: anglicized form of the Latin imperative quaere! , used in the 16th cent. in English as a verb in the sense inquire and as a noun meaning query , from Latin quaerere ask, seek.