Query

A query is a request for information or data made to a database or information system. Think of it as asking a question or giving a command that instructs the system to find, retrieve, or manipulate specific data based on your criteria. For example, searching for all customers over 30 in a contact list or asking a database to show sales figures for a particular month. Queries help users quickly access relevant information without manually searching through all data, making data management efficient and tailored to specific needs.