The meaning of Inquiry

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

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An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

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[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun

The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

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Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

noun

The action of exploring an unfamiliar area.

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Space exploration

noun

The faculty of perceiving sounds.

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People who have very acute hearing

verb

Perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something).

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Behind her she could hear men's voices

adjective

Able to hear well; not deaf.

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Peter and nita have endured years of being treated with condescension and disrespect by hearing peo…

noun

A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident.

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The costs could continue to rise as the ministry of defence is considering applying for a judicial …

noun

An official examination of facts in an attempt to discover the cause of something, esp. of a sudden or violent death

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A coroner’s inquest

noun

Careful examination or scrutiny.

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On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun

The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information

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[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

noun

The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition

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Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

noun

The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.

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He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds

noun

The act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

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[ c ] a criminal investigation, [ u ] the cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being exam…

noun

The careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth

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An investigation into sth an investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stoc…

noun

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

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The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…

verb

Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

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Hands probed his body from top to bottom

verb

To search into or examine something

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[ i ] investigators are probing into new evidence in the case., [ t ] using a special instrument, t…

noun

A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.

Usage examples:

If you have any queries please telephone our office

verb

Ask a question about something, especially in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy.

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Many people queried whether any harm had been done

noun

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

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We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions

verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

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Four men were being questioned about the killings

verb

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

noun

Critical observation or examination.

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The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something

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Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

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Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

verb

Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.

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I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing

noun

An act of searching for someone or something.

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The police carried out a thorough search of the premises

verb

Look or seek

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

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The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

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I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject