Definitions for inquiry
ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə riin·qui·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 8 votes

1. inquiry, enquiry, researchnoun

   a search for knowledge

   "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"

2. question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogationnoun

   an instance of questioning

   "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

3. inquiry, enquirynoun

   a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 5 votes

1. inquirynoun

   The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

2. inquirynoun

   Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries.

3. Etymology: enquery, from the verb enquerre, from inquiro. Later respelled to conform to the original Latin spelling, as opposed to the Old French spelling.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inquirynoun

   Etymology: from inquire.

   1. Interrogation; search by question.

   The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate. Acts x. 17.

   2. Examination; search.

   This exactness is absolutely necessary in inquiries after philosophical knowledge, and in controversies about truth. John Locke.

   As to the inquiry about liberty, I think the question is not proper, whether the will be free, but whether a man be free. John Locke.

   I have been engaged in physical inquiries. John Locke.

   It is a real inquiry, concerning the nature of a bird, or a bat, to make their yet imperfect ideas of it more complete. John Locke.

   Judgment or opinion, in a remoter sense, may be called invention: as when a judge or a physician makes an exact inquiry into any cause. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol. Sac.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inquiry

   An inquiry (also spelled as enquiry in British English) 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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inquiry

   Inquiry refers to the process of seeking information or knowledge by asking questions, conducting research, or making observations. It involves a systematic and active approach to gather data, analyze evidence, and explore different perspectives in order to gain a deeper understanding of a particular subject or phenomenon. Inquiry often involves critical thinking, problem-solving, and an openness to new ideas and perspectives. It can be used in various contexts, such as scientific investigations, academic research, investigative journalism, or everyday curiosity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Inquirynoun

   the act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning

2. Inquirynoun

   search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Inquiry

   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.

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inquiry

   Inquiry vs. Enquiry -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Inquiry and Enquiry.

2. Inquiry

   Enquiry vs. Inquiry -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Enquiry and Inquiry.

Matched Categories

1. • Investigation
   • Problem Solving
   • Questioning

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'inquiry' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2855

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'inquiry' in Nouns Frequency: #1043

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How to pronounce inquiry?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say inquiry in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inquiry in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inquiry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of inquiry in a Sentence

1. Arvind Kejriwal:

   The injustice this family has faced is unfortunate and can not be compensated, but the government will give 10 lakh rupees( $ 13,480) to them and order a magisterial inquiry into the matter, there is a need to strengthen law and order in New Delhi.

2. Stewart Baker:

   If the intelligence was properly gathered but read by someone with two motives, one legit and one not, I don't expect a prosecution, but I am not prepared to say that the DOJ inquiry is presumptively improper.

3. Kim Jiwon:

   The purpose of our report is basically to reveal the human rights violations that have taken place within North Korea’s penal systems. (It) finds that even 10 years after the UN established a Commission of Inquiry there still is systematic and widespread human rights violations.

4. Doug Collins:

   They don't have the evidence, they haven't started an impeachment inquiry, and they're trying to distract from both these realities in the face of pressure from the far left.

5. Trevor Botting:

   In the Turks and Caicos Islands, as in the United Kingdom, it is customary and best practice for an inquest to be held either at the conclusion of a murder investigation, or where an investigation has exhausted all the avenues of inquiry or any related criminal court proceedings have concluded, otherwise, any police investigation or a fair criminal trial is in danger of being compromised by a premature inquest, thereby potentially denying justice for the deceased and their loved ones.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=inquiry
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inquiry
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=inquiry
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquiry
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquiry
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=inquiry
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=inquiry