English noun: query | |||
| 1. | query (communication) an instance of questioning | ||
| Samples | There was a question about my training. We made inquiries of all those who were present. | ||
| Synonyms | enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, question | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inquiring, questioning | ||
| Antonyms | answer | ||
English verb: query | |||
| 1. | query (communication) pose a question | ||
| Synonyms | question | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ask | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | check out, debrief, enquire, examine, feel out, inquire, interpellate, pump, sound out, wonder | ||