query

Definitions

A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.

A request for information from a database or search engine.

To ask a question about something, especially in order to express one's doubts about it.

Examples

The librarian helped me process my query about the rare book collection.

You can use a search engine to query the database for specific information.

The customer sent a formal query regarding the status of their recent order.

Synonyms

inquiry question interrogation probe examination request challenge

Antonyms

answer reply response solution statement declaration confirmation