Definitions

inquiry

[in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree] / ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri /

NOUN

asking; looking into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey

STRONG

check cross-examination disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest

WEAK

Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignorance neglect reply

Example Sentences

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She had been under rising pressure since the October robbery, which is currently the subject of an inquiry.

From Barron's

The UN has asked Sri Lanka to publish parts of previous inquiries into the bombings that were withheld from the public.

From Barron's

Why not have a public inquiry into all of the recent revelations?

From BBC

Joseph said there were also fewer inquiries compared to previous years, when popular properties would quickly attract multiple viewings.

From BBC

A parliamentary inquiry into the failures is under way.

From BBC