a question; an inquiry.

mental reservation; doubt.

Printing . a question mark (?), esp. as added on a manuscript, proof sheet, or the like, indicating doubt as to some point in the text.

an inquiry from a writer to an editor of a magazine, newspaper, etc., regarding the acceptability of or interest in an idea for an article, news story, or the like

usually presented in the form of a letter that outlines or describes the projected piece.

to ask or inquire about

No one queried his presence.

to question as doubtful or obscure

to query a statement.

Printing . to mark (a manuscript, proof sheet, etc.) with a query.

to ask questions of.

noun

answer , reply

verb

answer , reply

noun

concern , doubt , dubiety , inquiry , interrogation , interrogatory , mistrust , objection , problem , question , questioning , reservation , skepticism , suspicion , uncertaintynotes:a query is a single question; an inquiry (or enquiry) may be a single question or extensive investigation (series of questions)a query differs from a question in that it suggests a reservation or disagreement

verb

catechize , challenge , disbelieve , dispute , distrust , doubt , enquire , examine , hit up , impeach , impugn , inquire , interrogate , knock , mistrust , put out a feeler* question , quiz , suspect , test the watersnotes:a query is a single question; an inquiry (or enquiry) may be a single question or extensive investigation (series of questions)a query differs from a question in that it suggests a reservation or disagreement , question , ask , inquiry , inquisition , investigation , probe