单词	inquiries
释义	inquiry noun in·​qui·​ry in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē  ˈin-ˌkwī(-ə)r-ē; ˈin-kwə-rē  ˈiŋ-; ˈin-ˌkwir-ē plural inquiries 1 : a request for information 2 : a systematic investigation often of a matter of public interest 3 : examination into facts or principles : research Synonyms delving disquisition examen examination exploration inquest inquisition investigation probation probe probing research study See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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, Brown Alumni Monthly, November 1996 … his head was tilted at the precise angle of inquiry as to where he should put Muhlenberg's drink. Theodore Sturgeon, E Pluribus Unicorn, (1953) 1965 … distinguish between legitimate legislative inquiry into the acts of a man … and illegitimate inquiry into opinions … Norman Thomas, New Republic, 28 Feb. 1955 She refused to answer inquiries from the media about her marriage. The board ordered an inquiry to determine whether the rules had been followed. Further inquiry showed that he had visited the city twice before. The police are pursuing a new line of inquiry. See More Recent Examples on the Web His inquiry into society, intelligence, history, politics, art — that’s what changed movies and media culture. Armond White, National Review, 16 Sep. 2022 Because the tax dollars that support these institutions are intended for heritage preservation and disinterested scholarly inquiry, not political tub thumping. Eric Gibson, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 For that reason, the grand jury presentation about the former president was halted, leading two senior prosecutors to resign and leaving the future of the inquiry — which Mr. Bragg has said continues — uncertain. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 People familiar with that investigation have also accused Cuffari of refusing to release some records and blocking interviews with staff members, delaying that inquiry, which has now lasted more than 15 months. Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022 While on campus, the students live in the dorms and take courses to learn about critical inquiry, self-reflection, study skills, time management and more. Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 Her compassionate inquiry into the lives of women who were institutionalized served as a catalyst for her own efforts and agency. Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2022 The memo was written by two senior Justice Department officials for then-Attorney General William Barr, who subsequently told Congress there was not enough evidence to charge Trump with obstruction of special counsel Robert Mueller III’s inquiry. BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Their lawyer, Alexander Kolodin, attacked the Justice Department’s fake elector inquiry. New York Times, 23 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology see inquire First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing inquiry court of inquiry court of inquiry Kids Definition inquiry noun in·​qui·​ry ˈin-ˌkwī-rē  -kwə- plural inquiries 1 : the act of asking a question or seeking information On further inquiry, we learned his name. 2 : a request for information The inquiry is confidential. 3 : a thorough examination an official inquiry Legal Definition inquiry noun in·​qui·​ry ˈin-ˌkwīr-ē, in-ˈkwīr-ē; ˈin-kwə-rē, ˈiŋ-  plural inquiries 1 : a request for information such doubt as would cause a reasonable person to make an inquiry 2 : a systematic official investigation often of a matter of public interest especially by a body (as a legislative committee) with power to compel testimony inquiries noun plural of inquiry 1 as in investigations a systematic search for the truth or facts about something an inquiry into the origins of the universe Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance investigations explorations examinations studies probings probes researches inspections inquisitions inquests disquisitions surveys questionnaires probations questions queries audits interrogations hearings examens diagnoses quests challenges trials reinvestigations questionaries polls checkups rehearings feelers checks quizzes soul-searchings cross-examinations self-scrutinies self-reflections self-questionings self-explorations goings-over self-examinations 2 as in requests an act or instance of asking for information one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment Synonyms & Similar Words requests questions queries questionings questionnaires calls investigations surveys interrogatories researches explorations studies polls interrogations examinations inquisitions probes inquests probings Antonyms & Near Antonyms responses answers replies
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