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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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Inquiry
Literary usage of Inquiry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1911)
"From internal evidence it is plain that the " inquiry," etc., was written in ...
A postscript was promptly added to the " inquiry," etc., and in this form ..."
2. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery: During by Great Britain Court of Chancery, Edward Thurlow Thurlow, Alexander Wedderburn Rosslyn, Jonathan Cogswell Perkins (1844)
"An inquiry as to what sums he had advanced upon the security of ... The object
of the inquiry proposed is to ascertain that fact: whether he had notice, ..."
3. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1879)
""A Summary of an inquiry into the Function of Respiration at Various Altitudes
on the Island and Peak of Teneriffe." By WILLIAM MARCET, MD, FRS Received ..."
4. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1862)
"The following communications were read :— " Remarks upon the most correct Methods
of inquiry in reference to Pulsation, Respiration, Urinary Products, ..."
5. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1862)
"There is another book, a copy of which lies before me, entitled — "The Genuine
Book, an inquiry into the conduct of HRH The Princess of Wales, before Lords ..."
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