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Definition of Inquiry
1. Noun. A search for knowledge. "Their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
Generic synonyms: Problem Solving
Specialized synonyms: Nature Study, Experiment, Experimentation, Empirical Research, Investigation, Probe, Canvass, Opinion Poll, Poll, Public Opinion Poll, Heraldry
Derivative terms: Research, Research
2. Noun. An instance of questioning. "We made inquiries of all those who were present"
Generic synonyms: Inquiring, Questioning
Derivative terms: Enquire, Inquire, Interrogate, Query, Question, Question, Question
Antonyms: Answer
3. Noun. A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest.
Generic synonyms: Investigating, Investigation
Specialized synonyms: Means Test, Inquest
Derivative terms: Enquire, Inquire
Definition of Inquiry
1. n. The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
Definition of Inquiry
1. Noun. The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. ¹
2. Noun. Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Inquiry
1. a question [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Inquiry
1. Origin: See Inquire Alternative forms: enquiry. 1. The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. "He could no path nor track of foot descry, Nor by inquiry learn, nor guess by aim." (Spenser) "The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate." (Acts x. 17) 2. Search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries. "All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . Will make inquiry into it." (Dryden) Court of inquiry. See Court. Writ of inquiry, a writ issued in certain actions at law, where the defendant has suffered judgment to pass against him by default, in order to ascertain and assess the plaintiff's damages, where they can not readily be ascertained by mere calculation. Burrill. Synonym: Interrogation, interrogatory, question, query, scrutiny, investigation, research, examination. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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