inquiry

US /ˈɪŋ.kwɚ.i/

UK /ˈɪŋ.kwɚ.i/

1.

an act of asking for information

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I made an inquiry about the job vacancy.

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The customer's inquiry was handled promptly.

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query question request

2.

an official investigation

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The police launched an inquiry into the incident.

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A public inquiry was held to examine the causes of the disaster.

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investigation probe examination hearing