A query generally refers to a request for information from a database or other system. In the context of search engines, a query refers to the search request that a user enters in the search field to obtain relevant results.

In web development, a query refers to a specific request that is sent to a web application or database to perform a specific action or retrieve information. Examples of web queries can be:

• A request to an API to retrieve or send data
• An SQL query to retrieve or change data from a database
• An HTTP request to a server to retrieve a specific resource (e.g. a web page)

In neuroweb design, the analysis of search queries or other queries can provide insights into the behaviour and needs of users. The optimisation of queries and requests can also help to improve the speed and efficiency of a website.