Definition of inquiry Inquiry

/ɪnkwajˈɹi/ - [inkwayree] - in•quir•y

We found 11 definitions of inquiry from 5 different sources.

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What does inquiry mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: inquiries

inquiry - a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
  enquiry, research
  problem solving the thought processes involved in solving a problem
  nature study the study of animals and plants in the natural world (usually at an elementary level)
  experimentation, experiment the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
  empirical research an empirical search for knowledge
  investigation, probe the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  opinion poll, public opinion poll, poll, canvass the counting of votes (as in an election)
inquiry - a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
  enquiry
  investigating, investigation the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  means test an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
inquiry - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
  question, enquiry, query, interrogation
  inquiring, questioning a request for information
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • inquiry (n.)
    The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
  • inquiry (n.)
    Search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • inquiry
    A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest.
  • inquiry
    Action of asking for information, a reply or response on a given subject.
  • inquiry
    The act of inquiring or of seeking information by questioning.

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