valid query

[ˈvælɪd ˈkwɪri]
nounpl: valid queries
consulta válida
1. A search request or question submitted to a database, search engine, or information system that meets all required syntax and semantic criteria to be processed and executed successfully
The database rejected the query because it was not a valid query due to missing semicolons.
O banco de dados rejeitou a consulta porque não era uma consulta válida devido aos pontos e vírgulas ausentes.
2. In programming and computer science, a properly formatted request for data retrieval that follows the rules and structure of a query language
A valid query in SQL must include proper syntax and table references.
Uma consulta válida em SQL deve incluir sintaxe adequada e referências de tabelas.
3. A legitimate and well-founded question or inquiry worthy of investigation
Your concern about the budget discrepancy is a valid query that deserves attention.
Sua preocupação com a discrepância orçamentária é uma consulta válida que merece atenção.
This term is predominantly used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is especially prevalent in IT departments, database management, and software development. In Brazil, bilingual professionals often use the English term 'query' alongside the Portuguese 'consulta' in technical documentation, though 'consulta válida' is the proper Portuguese equivalent. The concept reflects the globalized nature of technology terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
legitimate queryproper querywell-formed queryacceptable querysound query
Antonyms / Antônimos
invalid querymalformed queryrejected queryimproper query

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
consulta válida
Standard term used in technical and formal contexts
Portugal
consulta válida
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in IT sector
Technical Context
query válida
Sometimes the English term 'query' is used directly in technical Brazilian contexts

Related Words

database querysearch querySQL queryquery syntaxquery executionquery validation

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a valid query
submit a valid query
execute a valid query
pass the valid query test
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