inquiry

IPA: ɪnkwˈaɪri

The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation

Examples of "inquiry" in Sentences

To categorically deny this inquiry is absolutely wrong.
A military inquiry is to investigate how Norgrove, a 36 year old aid worker, died.
I sincerely hope that inquiry is not too controversial coming from today´s rabid goat.
This inquiry is a good indicator of interest in open source appropriate technology design.
One aspect of all of this that begs further inquiry is the seeming ineptitude of the military planners.
The Equality Commission thinks, “Uh, oh, a parliamentary inquiry is about to examine what it is we actually do …”
Naturally the inquiry is a little more delicate, and perhaps the answer is not quite so certain, but I think the suggestions which I am going to make are fairly reasonable.
In response to an inquiry from a council member, Mr. Mattingly said the problems in this case aren't linked to financial cutbacks at the agency, but rather "poor practice."