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subquery

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A query embedded within a more extensive query, relating only to the data returned by the parent query.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To run a subquery upon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • We subqueried the customer data to retrieve only customers based in Europe.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English query English subquery From sub- + query.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 子查詢 /子查询 (zǐcháxún) — embedded query
  • Finnish: alikysely — embedded query
  • French: sous-requête — embedded query
  • Portuguese: subconsulta — embedded query
  • Portuguese: subquery — embedded query
  • Russian: подзапро́с (podzaprós) — embedded query
  • Serbo-Croatian: podupit — embedded query