Definitions

inquiry

[in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree] / ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri /

NOUN

asking; looking into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey

STRONG

check cross-examination disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest

WEAK

Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignorance neglect reply

Example Sentences

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Rodriguez said Laredo Police were assisting in the inquiry, but the Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Investigations were leading the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

An ongoing independent inquiry is examining repeated failings and potentially avoidable harm to babies and mothers in the NHS.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Europe’s systemic risk overseer is considering an inquiry into private-credit investing, with an eye toward any risks those loans may pose to the European Union’s financial system.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

She told the inquiry no-one explained the risks to her, what she needed to look out for, or what could happen.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Berkeley and its remarkable style of scientific inquiry was on the rise, and that was Ernest Lawrence’s doing—mostly.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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