The query
Example: The query retrieves data from database
Definition
"The query" in IT refers to a request made to a database or information system to retrieve specific data. It is a structured command that asks the system to search and return relevant information based on given criteria or parameters.
Etymology
The term "query" originates from the Latin word 'quaerere,' meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek.' In computing, it was adopted to describe requests for information retrieval, reflecting the action of asking a system to find specific data. Did you know? The concept of queries became essential with the rise of databases in the mid-20th century.
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"The query" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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