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inquiry

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of inquiry

1 a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

an inquiry into the origins of the universe

Synonyms of inquiry

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

Words Related to inquiry

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 of inquiry

call, query, question, request

Words Related to inquiry

poll, questionnaire, survey

inquisition, interrogating, interrogation, questioning

examination, exploration, inquest, investigation, probe, probing, research, study

Near Antonyms of inquiry

answer, reply, response

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