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.