De query
Example: De query in de database levert snel de juiste resultaten op.
Definition
"De query" refers to a request or search made to a database to retrieve specific information quickly and efficiently. It is commonly used in IT and computing contexts to describe the process of asking a database for data that matches certain criteria.
Etymology
The term "de query" comes from the English word 'query,' which originates from the Latin 'quaerere,' meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek.' In computing, it evolved to describe a question or request made to a database system. Did you know? The use of 'query' in IT started in the mid-20th century as databases became more common.
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"De query" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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