querying (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪəriɪŋ/

Definition

Asking a question or requesting information, especially in a formal or systematic way.

Examples

• She was querying the results of the election, suspecting fraud.

• The software allows users to query the database for specific records.

• He spent the afternoon querying his bank about the unexpected charges on his account.

How to Use querying

query about (prepositional phrase)

To ask for information about a specific subject. — "I am querying about the status of my application."

query someone (prepositional phrase)

To ask someone a question or request information from them. — "The journalist was querying the politician about his recent statements."

query that (prepositional phrase)

To express doubt or ask for clarification about a statement or idea. — "I have to query that assumption; it might not be accurate."

Synonyms of querying

Words with a similar meaning to querying:

• asking
• questioning
• inquiring
• interrogating

Antonyms of querying

Words with the opposite meaning to querying:

• answering
• responding

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