inquiry | ||
1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a search for knowledge | |
Synonyms: | research enquiry | |
Examples: | "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" |
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Related terms: | problem_solving probe experiment poll empirical_research nature_study heraldry research | |
2. | [ noun ] an instance of questioning | |
Synonyms: | question query interrogation enquiry | |
Examples: | "there was a question about my training" "we made inquiries of all those who were present" |
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Related terms: | answer questioning cross-question ask interrogate interview question | |
3. | [ noun ] a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | |
Synonyms: | enquiry | |
Related terms: | investigation hearing inquest means_test investigate | |
Similar spelling: |
inquirer injury inquire incur inquiring insure injure incurably insurer insured injured incurved insurgency incurious incurring incursion injurious incurvate incurable insurable insurance incursive insurgent |