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Query

Also known as database query

A request to retrieve or manipulate data.

Think of it this way

A question for your database, preferably more precise than 'where's my stuff?'.

In the real world

A query can find all orders placed this week.

One thing to remember

Queries can change data as well as read it.

Related

SQL Database index

Go a little deeper

PostgreSQL documentation (opens in a new tab)
Google ML Glossary (opens in a new tab)

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