Inquiry
A request for information or clarification; the act of asking questions or conducting a systematic investigation.
nounInquiry
A request for information or clarification; the act of asking questions or conducting a systematic investigation.
nounImagine This
Picture a student in a library writing down precise questions after an expert lecture, then following up with the professor with careful inquiries to uncover the full story.
Sounds Like
in-KWY-uh-ree
Looks Like
Resembles 'inquire' and 'query' in meaning and spelling; visually close to 'enquiry' (British variant).
Remember This
Inquiry often signals a formal investigation or a careful, organized search for facts; the verb form is 'inquire' (to ask); 'inquiry' is the noun form.
Other Forms
Connect With
query, question, probe, investigation, examination
Note
Use 'inquiry into' or 'inquiry about' before the topic. Distinguish from 'enquiry' (variant spelling in British English).