Entry Word: inquiry

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a systematic search for the truth or facts about something <an inquiry into the origins of the universe>

Synonyms delving, examination, exploration, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probe, probing, research, study

Related Words quest; audit, check; checkup, diagnosis, inspection; hearing, interrogation, trial; feeler, query, question; poll, questionnaire; challenge, cross-examination, grilling, quiz

2 an act or instance of asking for information <one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment> — see question 2