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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   query Last modified: Tuesday, March 25, 2003  (n.) A request for information from a database. There are three general methods for posing queries: Choosing parameters from a menu: In this method, the database system presents a list of parameters from which you can choose. This is perhaps the easiest way to pose a query because the menus guide you, but it is also the least flexible. Query by example (QBE): In this method, the system presents a blank record and lets you specify the fields and values that define the query. Query language: Many database systems require you to make requests for information in the form of a stylized query that must be written in a special query language. This is the most complex method because it forces you to learn a specialized language, but it is also the most powerful. (v.) To make a request for information from a database.   Related Categories Queries Related Terms active archiving database management system dynamic URL field join menu query by example query language query string record Shopping query Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Software 8 Store Offers Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 4 Model Matches Shoes 11 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 14 Store Offers Random Access Memory (RAM) 701 Store Offers