query

Universal Words noun, verb noun (plural queries) 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 (queries, querying, queried, queried) 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 Vwh-] 2 [Vspeech] (written) to ask a question: 'Who will be leading the team?' queried Simon.