inquiry
[ in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree ]
/ ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri /
noun, plural in·quir·ies.
a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
an investigation, as into an incident: a Congressional inquiry into the bribery charges.
the act of inquiring or of seeking information by questioning; interrogation.
a question; query.
Also
enquiry.
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re·in·quir·y, noun, plural re·in·quir·ies.WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH inquiry
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inquiry
enquiry
/ (ɪnˈkwaɪərɪ) /
noun plural -ries
a request for information; a question
an investigation, esp a formal one conducted into a matter of public concern by a body constituted for that purpose by a government, local authority, or other organization