inquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪri/
noun
- A request for information; a question.
- We received an inquiry about the price of the car.
- Her inquiry about the homework was answered by the teacher.
- Please direct all inquiries to the customer service desk.
- An official investigation or examination of facts.
- The government launched an inquiry into the train accident.
- A public inquiry was held to determine the cause of the fire.
- The committee's inquiry lasted six months and produced a detailed report.
- The act of seeking knowledge or truth through questioning or research.
- The philosopher valued free inquiry above all else.
- Scientific inquiry is based on observation and experimentation.
- Her inquiry into ancient languages led to a new translation of the text.
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