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1. A formal investigation to determine the facts of a legal case: The police are conducting an official inquiry into what caused the construction crane to fall and crash through the roof of a grocery store killing a woman and injuring several other customers and workers.
2. An effort to obtain information: Alfred was told that he was not allowed to make inquiries about the salaries of his fellow workers.
2. An effort to obtain information: Alfred was told that he was not allowed to make inquiries about the salaries of his fellow workers.
Sam's Aunt Susan made an inquiry about whether there would be any available tickets for the symphony the next night.
3. A close examination of something because of a search for information or truth: Dr. Celia Smith held an inquiry with her interns about the procedure that should be followed for Gwen who had been admitted to the hospital for an emergency operation.
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quir-, quisit-, quis-, que-, quer-, quest-, -quirement, -quirable, -quisition, -quisitive
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query (KWIR ee) (noun)
A question, an inquiry, or a doubt: Janine said she had a query for the politician about the claims that he just made in his speech.
query (KWIR ee) (verb)
To ask questions or to seek authoritative information: James wanted to query his astronomy professor about the phases of the moon.
question (KWES chuhn) (verb)
1. To examine or to interrogate in an intensive manner: Jennifer was afraid the school principal will want to question her about the broken window.
2. To study or to analyze: The lab technician was determined to question every aspect of the experiment before writing her report.
2. To study or to analyze: The lab technician was determined to question every aspect of the experiment before writing her report.
question (KWES chuhn) (noun)
1. A request or order to bring a matter under discussion to a vote in a meeting: At the union assembly, the president called the question before everyone had an opportunity to speak.
3. Opportunity for a doubt or an objection: There is no question that he is a fine doctor and surgeon.
4. The act or instance of asking for information: In the morning, Tony will pose a question to his daughter about the film she went to see.
3. Opportunity for a doubt or an objection: There is no question that he is a fine doctor and surgeon.
4. The act or instance of asking for information: In the morning, Tony will pose a question to his daughter about the film she went to see.
quest (KWEST) (verb)
To search or to ask for: Lorna plans to quest at the baking supply store about where to buy the best chocolate.
quest (KWEST) (noun)
1. An investigation or search: The police were on a quest to find the source of leaked information.
2. A chivalrous undertaking typically involving an adventurous trip or journey often associated with medieval literature: The knight went on a quest to find the beautiful girl of his dreams.
2. A chivalrous undertaking typically involving an adventurous trip or journey often associated with medieval literature: The knight went on a quest to find the beautiful girl of his dreams.
inquiry (in KWIGHR ee, IN kwighr" ee) (noun)
1. A well-organized and systematic investigation, often into a matter of public interest: After the scandal broke, the prime minister ordered an inquiry into the misspent funds.
2. An appeal or request for information: Stanley will make an inquiry at the library information desk about the film he wants to borrow.
2. An appeal or request for information: Stanley will make an inquiry at the library information desk about the film he wants to borrow.
In its quest to understand the difficult issues facing the hospital, the board members demanded an inquiry be undertaken to answer the question: "What happened to the significant donations received last year?"
This was the query of Ms. Jones who wished to make a donation but wanted an accounting of all previous gifts and donations.
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Quotes: Research, Inquiry
The patient study of the misjudgments and misstatements of others: research quotes.
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“inquiry”
(patient study of the misjudgments and misstatements of others; digging and finding whatever turns up)
(Latin: search, investigate; inquiry; examining, examination; inspect, inspection)