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inquiry::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enquiry |
| Type of | investigation, investigating |
| Has types | means test, inquest |
| Derivation | inquire |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enquiry, research |
| Type of | problem solving |
| Has types | experimentation, heraldry, investigation, canvass, empirical research, experiment, opinion poll, poll, probe, public opinion poll, nature study |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | enquiry, interrogation, query, question |
| Type of | inquiring, questioning |
| Derivation | inquire |
Examples of inquiry
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The European inquiry was spurred by complaints made by several smaller websites.
From the thenewstribune.com
He conducted his own inquiry, during which all of the SEALs denied hitting Abed.
From the washingtontimes.com
The inquiry isn't focused on one particular government office, this person said.
From the online.wsj.com
Four days after the blast, the Navy convened a court of inquiry to assign blame.
From the dispatch.com
The public inquiry marks the fifth official investigation into de Menezes'death.
From the time.com
I host and lead Great Books discussions in the St. John's shared inquiry manner.
From the forbes.com
This is a huge test for the entire team and a significant inquiry for this pair.
From the nzherald.co.nz
There is obviously more going on than an honest inquiry into Obama's birthplace.
From the chron.com
The Dowlers will remain core participants in the Leveson inquiry into the media.
From the independent.co.uk
- A search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
- Question: an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
- A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
- 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"
- An inquiry is any process that has the aim of augmenting knowledge, resolving doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an account of the various types of inquiry and a treatment of the ways that each type of inquiry achieves its aim.
- Inquiry is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to public policy issues, innovative concepts, and original research in healthcare provision published quarterly.
- Inquiry is a Canadian current affairs television series which aired on CBC Television from 1960 to 1964.
