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inquiry

/ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An act of seeking information or knowledge.

    - "The journalist's inquiry led to the uncovering of a major scandal."
    - "The inquiry into the cause of the accident is ongoing."
  • Noun

    A formal investigation or examination.

    - "The inquiry board was appointed to investigate the matter."
    - "The inquiry report was submitted to the committee."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with inquiry
inquire , desire , retire , tire , pyre , ire , squire , higher , spire , tire , wire , admire , aspire , retire,quire , squire , admire , retire
Homonyms
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  1. Inquiry (English) : Act of seeking information or knowledge.

  2. Inquiry (Scots Law) : A formal legal proceeding for the determination of facts.

Homophones
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  1. enquiry, equity, inquire, iquire, equire

Variants
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inquiries , inquiry , enquire , enquired , enquirer , enquirers , enquires , enquiries , enquiring , enquiry , inquire , inquirer , court of inquiry
Forms
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inquiries, inquired, inquiring

Etymology
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From Old French enquere, inquirere, from inquirer, to ask, seek, from quere, to ask, demand.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'inquiry' comes from the Latin word 'inquirere', which means 'to ask, seek, or investigate'.

  2. In ancient Rome, the term 'inquisitio' referred to a formal investigation or examination.

  3. The word 'inquiry' is often used interchangeably with the term 'research'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

  2. Investigation: A systematic inquiry or probe into a matter to establish facts, especially when carried out by an official body.

  3. Exploration: The act of exploring or investigating an unfamiliar environment or subject.

Quotes
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  1. … distinguish between legitimate legislative "inquiry" into the acts of a man … and illegitimate "inquiry" into opinions …

    - Norman Thomas,{it}New Republic{/it},28 Feb. 1955

  2. … his head was tilted at the precise angle of "inquiry" as to where he should put Muhlenberg's drink.

    - Theodore Sturgeon,{it}E Pluribus Unicorn{/it},(1953) 1965

  3. Discovered when Galileo Galilei turned the first astronomical telescope to the heavens in 1610, the Jovian system has been a focus of scientific "inquiry" ever since.

    - Chad Galts,{it}Brown Alumni Monthly{/it},November 1996
Culture
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In literature, the term 'inquiry' is often used to describe a quest for knowledge or understanding. In art, it can refer to a series of questions or investigations that an artist undertakes in the creative process. In music, it can refer to a musical composition that explores a particular theme or idea.

How to Memorize "inquiry"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person holding a magnifying glass, peering intently at a document or text, seeking out information and knowledge.
    - Visualize the word 'inquiry' written in large letters in your mind's eye.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inquiry' with the image of a detective investigating a crime scene.
    - Think of the word 'inquiry' as a quest for knowledge and understanding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-N-Q-U-I-R-Y to remember the meaning: 'I'nformation 'N'eeds 'Q'uestion 'U'nder 'I'nquiry 'R'esearch 'Y'ields answers.

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