disquisition

noun

ˌdi-skwə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce disquisition (audio)
Definition of disquisitionnext
as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something Adam Smith's celebrated disquisition on the factors contributing to the wealth of nations

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Recent Examples of disquisition After half an hour of folksy disquisition, Petro finally got around to describing the conversation. — Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026 Many readers certainly do struggle with the epic’s final part, which has its share of dense theological disquisitions. — Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026 Much of Woodhouse’s disquisitions on health are pitched at the younger generation. — Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 In the end, McConnell’s disquisition falls short in making the case for primacy. — Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disquisition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquisition
  1. investigation
  2. inquiry
  3. examination
  4. exploration
  5. study
  6. probing
  7. research
Noun
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • News reporting about the new plane’s security deficiencies angered the president and triggered a sprawling leak investigation.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • Bauman has banked his own and says that not a week passes without a celebrity inquiry.
    — Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Unless the bank performs a hard inquiry, opening a deposit account generally does not impact your credit score.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of inquiry
Noun
  • Initially, the police did not believe her, even though a medical examination and physical evidence supported her account.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
  • Future stable isotope examinations could also better contextualize the family’s nutritional issues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production company ConocoPhillips is this week’s first dividend pick.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • On Zone Poems, the ‘wolf continue their gradual exploration by trying something a little different.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • The studies point to a broader shift already underway in pet care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Aïnouz’s new feature, however, is extreme in its brand of dysfunction and study of incestuous lust, amped up by its arresting cinematography.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • But neither of them seemed eager to undergo much emotional probing.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • Mission two was to do a lot of listening, a lot of probing, a lot of asking questions, skip levels to really understand the opportunity for the go forward, but also embrace what makes TIAA incredibly special.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Definition of probing
Noun
  • The partnership brings together two specialized manufacturing approaches as the companies pursue opportunities in research, development, process advancement and commercialization of advanced composite solutions, the press release concludes.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • The authors evaluated decades of research on who is at highest risk of drowning and what interventions have been shown to save lives.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of research

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