English · Science & Technology
query
/ˈkwɪər.i/
[/ˈkwɪər.i/]
data request
Advancednoun
Definition
A request for information, especially a structured request sent to a database.
Example
A single poorly written query can slow the entire reporting system to a crawl.
A single poorly written query can slow the entire reporting system to a crawl.
Etymology
From Latin 'quaerere' (to ask); the database sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in databases, search engines, and analytics.