Definitions

enquiry

[en-kwahyuhr-ee, en-kwuh-ree] / ɛnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɛn kwə ri /

NOUN

inquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry inquisition query

STRONG

analysis examination exploration inspection interrogation investigation probe questioning research study

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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"The absence of this information means there is no remaining reasonable line of enquiry," police added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Sir Mark said police were "pursuing all lines of enquiry", including "an online claim of responsibility by an Islamist group who have claimed other attacks across Europe and have potential Iranian state links".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"Alongside our ongoing investigation, we have also drawn on specialist expertise and independent agencies to review, test and assure our work, ensuring that any further opportunities for enquiry are fully explored," Hall continued.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Back in 2020, police said it was hoped advances in forensic sciences and technology would provide a new line of enquiry.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

In astronomy this is true; but in all the other fields of scientific enquiry the word consolidates a conceptual revolution.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton