inquiry

inquiry

noun

Definition of INQUIRY

1

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

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

Related Words quest; audit, check; checkup, diagnosis, inspection; hearing, interrogation, trial; feeler, query, question; poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey; challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz; rehearing, reinvestigation; self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

2

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

Synonyms call, inquiry, query, request

Related Words interrogatory; poll, questionnaire, survey; inquisition, interrogating, interrogation, questioning; examination, exploration, inquest, investigation, probe, probing, research, study

Near Antonyms answer, reply, response