Queried Meaning in English

word · lemma: query

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Definition

To ask a question about something, usually to get information or to express doubt. Often used in formal or technical contexts, such as data or official inquiries.

Usage & Nuances

More formal than just 'asked'; common with data, databases, official situations, or when expressing doubt. Used in passive constructions ('was queried') and sometimes as a synonym for 'questioned.' Not for casual conversation.

• Spanish: preguntar - consultar - interrogar
• Portuguese (BR): questionar - perguntar - consultar
• Portuguese (PT): questionar - perguntar - consultar
• Chinese (Simplified): 询问 - 查询
• Chinese (Traditional): 詢問 - 查詢
• Hindi: पूछा - जानकारी माँगी
• Arabic: استفسر - سأل
• Bengali: প্রশ্ন করেছিলেন - জানতে চেয়েছিলেন - সংশয় প্রকাশ করেছিলেন
• Russian: задал вопрос - запросил - усомнился
• Japanese: 質問した - 問い合わせた - 疑問を呈した
• Vietnamese: đã hỏi - đã chất vấn - đã đặt nghi vấn
• Korean: 질문했다 - 의문을 제기했다
• Turkish: sorguladı - soru yöneltti - şüphe etti
• Urdu: سوال کیا - استفسار کیا - شک ظاہر کیا
• Indonesian: mempertanyakan - menanyakan - mengajukan pertanyaan

Example Sentences

The new policy was queried by several experts in the field.

natural

She queried the price of the ticket at the counter.

basic

The teacher queried the students about their homework.

basic

He queried the data for errors.

basic

When she heard the decision, she immediately queried its fairness.

natural

He queried whether the report was accurate or not.

natural