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QUERYING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word querying. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word querying. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for QUERYING

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asking

verb, adverb, noun

v, adv, n

noun

• the verbal act of requesting

inquiring

adjective

adj

adjective

• given to inquiry

noun

• a request for information

investigating

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

probing

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

questioning

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• a request for information

adjective satellite

• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

• marked by or given to doubt

• showing curiosity

searching

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

seeking

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• the act of searching for something

• an attempt to acquire or gain something

interrogating

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

verb

• transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

• pose a series of questions to

question

noun

n

noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

enquiry

noun

n

noun

• an instance of questioning

• a search for knowledge

• a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

inquiry

noun

n

noun

• a search for knowledge

• an instance of questioning

• a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

interrogation

noun

n

noun

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder

• formal systematic questioning

• an instance of questioning

Best Hypernyms For QUERYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for querying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ASKING

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Phrases (4)