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Inquiry
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Simple meaning
What does Inquiry mean?
Inquiry means a question or investigation.
Dictionary definition
a question, request for information, or careful investigation.
Example sentences
Inquiry in a sentence
easy
The student's inquiry led to a class discussion.
medium
Science often begins with an inquiry about how something works.
hard
A thoughtful inquiry can help researchers collect better evidence.
Synonyms
Words like Inquiry
questionSomething asked to get information.
investigationA careful search for facts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
answerA response to a question.
certaintyA state of being sure.
Word family
Inquiry word family
Base word
inquiry
verb
inquire
To ask or look for information.
noun
inquiries
More than one inquiry; use as a word-family form, not a separate page.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does inquiry mean?
Inquiry means a question or investigation.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses inquiry correctly?
This sentence uses inquiry in a clear and meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to inquiry?
Question is close to the meaning of inquiry in many contexts.
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