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   In·quir·y

   /ˈinˌkwīrē/

   

   noun

   • 1. an act of asking for information: "a reporter from New York makes inquiries" Similar questionquery
   • ▪ an official investigation: "he was one of the State's star witnesses in the murder inquiry" Similar investigationexaminationexplorationprobesearchscrutinyscrutinizationstudyinspectioninquesthearing

   Word Origin late Middle English (as enquery): from inquire + -y3.

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryinquiry | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of inquiry – Learner’s Dictionary. inquiry. noun. ( also UK enquiry) uk / ɪnˈkwaɪəri / us. inquiry noun (QUESTION) B1. a question that you ask when you want more information: The company has received a lot of inquiries about its new Internet service. Want to learn more?

3. www.oed.com › dictionary › inquiry_ninquiry | enquiry, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the noun inquiry mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun inquiry . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › inquireinquire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of inquire verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › enquiryenquiry noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   In American English inquiry is usually used in both meanings. Check pronunciation: enquiry. Definition of enquiry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › inquiryinquiry | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. (also UKenquiry)uk/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ pluralinquiries. formal. a question that you ask to get information. B1formal. a question that you ask to get information: The company has received a lot of inquiries about its new service. The city has received a lot of inquiries about changes to the bus routes.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINQUIRIES definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 20, 2024 · → see inquiry.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inquiringInquiring - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ IPA guide. Definitions of inquiring. adjective. given to inquiry. “an inquiring mind” synonyms: curious. eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) fact-finding, investigative, investigatory. designed to find information or ascertain facts. inquisitive. inquiring or appearing to inquire.