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In general, a query is a form of Questioning , in a line of inquiry. A query may also refer to:

  • A statement of information needs, typically Keywords combined with Boolean Operators and other modifiers, in the field of information retrieval

  • A Database query, which is a specification of a result to be calculated from a database. Queries are often specified using SQL . See also Database Query Language .

  • Command-Query Separation (CQS), a concept in object-oriented programming, especially in the Eiffel programming language

  • The Question Mark , especially as used by programmers (this is analogous to the use of "bang" for the exclamation mark)

  • A question used for reflection and spiritual exercises among followers of the