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inquiring::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | questioning |
| Type of | asking, request |
| Has types | enquiry, examination, inquiry, interrogation, interrogatory, query, question, challenge |
| Derivation | inquire |
inquiring::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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an inquiring mind.
Examples of inquiring
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A short time later, St. John's called, inquiring about Mr. Lavin's availability.
From the online.wsj.com
He's an urbane, well spoken, fiercely inquiring man, with a successful business.
From the bbc.co.uk
The first card, inquiring about the overall situation, was the Two of Pentacles.
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Inquiring reporters were told to expect an early victory statement at 8 o'clock.
From the time.com
His aunt, who has been watching the Castro speech, shoots him an inquiring look.
From the time.com
Handle inbound calls from Patients inquiring about their Home Delivery benefit.
From the jobview.monster.com
That means urging them to ask questions constantly and develop an inquiring mind.
From the online.wsj.com
It seems there were no other clubs inquiring for him so this was the best deal.
From the expressandstar.com
David was highly intelligent, had an inquiring mind and a lovely sense of humour.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind"
- Questioning: a request for information
- Ask: inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
- (inquire) wonder: have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
- (inquire) investigate: conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
- (inquire (inquiry)) Ask questions of client personnel.
- Focuses on the 'seven inquiries': chills and fever; perspiration; appetite, thirst and taste; defecation and urination; pain; sleep; and menses and leukorrhea.
