LEARNit Dictionary
query
noun
/ˈkwɪəri/
UK
/ˈkwɪri/
US
C1+
1
C1+
a question, especially one asking for information or expressing a doubt about something
پرسش, سؤال, استفسار
2
C1+
a question mark to show that something has not been finished or decided
اشاره به تردید
Put a query against Jack's name—I'm not sure if he's coming.
verb
/ˈkwɪəri/
UK
/ˈkwɪri/
US
1
to express doubt about whether something is correct or not or what something means
مورد سوال قرار دادن, تردید کردن
2
to ask a question; to put a question to somebody
پرسیدن, سؤال کردن, پرس و جو کردن, جویا شدن
‘Who will be leading the team?’ queried Simon.
‘Why ever not?’ she queried.
(especially North American English)
I queried a few people on the subject.