Here's why:
* Query: A query is a request for specific data from a database. It's like asking a question to the database.
* Database: A database is an organized collection of data.
* Querying: The act of formulating and executing a query to retrieve data from a database.
Other terms related to querying include:
* SQL (Structured Query Language): A language used to interact with relational databases, often used for querying.
* Data retrieval: The process of obtaining data from a database.
* Data extraction: The process of copying data from a database to another location.
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