What does inquiry mean?
Definitions for inquiry
ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə riin·qui·ry
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word inquiry.
Princeton's WordNet
inquiry, enquiry, researchnoun
a search for knowledge
"their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
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"
inquiry, enquirynoun
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Wiktionary
inquirynoun
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
inquirynoun
Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries.
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 Dictionary
Inquirynoun
Etymology: from inquire.
The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate. Acts x. 17.
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.
Wikipedia
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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Inquirynoun
the act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning
Inquirynoun
search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries
Wikidata
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.
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Inquiry
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'inquiry' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2855
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'inquiry' in Nouns Frequency: #1043
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of inquiry in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of inquiry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of inquiry in a Sentence
There are a number of colleagues who have suggested that if Mr. McGahn doesn't appear tomorrow and answer questions that it's an appropriate time to open an impeachment inquiry.
The court's thoughtful ruling recognizes that our impeachment inquiry fully comports with the Constitution and thoroughly rejects the spurious White House claims to the contrary.
An inquiry by( Customs and Border Patrol) and( the Department of Defense) revealed that the Mexican military members believed that the US Army soldiers were south of the border, though they were south of the border fence, US soldiers remained in US territory, north of the actual border.
He's conducting an internal inquiry.
I wouldn't because... I believe you should be constrained by the information that those articles are based on. ... If the House wants to start a new impeachment inquiry or pull it back and add additional elements to it, that's their choice to make.
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- تحقيقArabic
- perquisició, indagacióCatalan, Valencian
- Anfrage, ErkundigungGerman
- indagatoria, inquisiciónSpanish
- enquêteFrench
- inquestaInterlingua
- penyelidikanIndonesian
- inchiestaItalian
- 調査, 問い合わせJapanese
- inquisitioLatin
- onderzoekDutch
- questionamento, inquéritoPortuguese
- расследование, дознание, запросRussian
- efterforskning, undersökning, förfråganSwedish
- విచారణTelugu
- การสอบสวนThai
- điều traVietnamese
- אָנפרעגYiddish
- 查詢Chinese
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