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UK
/ɪnkwˈaɪəɹi/
]
[ US /ˌɪnˈkwaɪˌɹi, ɪnkwɝɹi/ ]
[ US /ˌɪnˈkwaɪˌɹi, ɪnkwɝɹi/ ]
NOUN
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an instance of questioning
we made inquiries of all those who were present
there was a question about my training -
a search for knowledge
their pottery deserves more research than it has received - a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
How To Use inquiry In A Sentence
- The gestation period from first inquiry to first completed shipment is rarely less than a couple of years.
- And I am certain the Commission of Inquiry will exonerate you in due course. MAMBO
- He was initially banned for eight years in 2006 pending a further inquiry and final hearing. The Sun
- Newspapers have, however, reported that prosecutors are convinced the investigating magistrate in charge of a corruption and fraud inquiry involving the regional governments of the Balearic Islands and Valencia will soon officially name him as a suspect in the case. Spain's king blocks scandal-hit son-in-law from royal duties
- This exposes the inquiry as a total whitewash. Times, Sunday Times
- This stage of experiment should focus and direct inquiry by providing some answers to old questions and suggesting some new questions.
- British air accident investigators were being sent to help with the inquiry. Times, Sunday Times
- The criminal inquiry relies on circumstantial evidence and does not solve the riddle of MH370. Times, Sunday Times
- The officer leading the inquiry has been taken off the case.
- Rail chiefs launched an inquiry after two quarry trains were derailed on the same day.
