enquiry Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an instance of questioning
   inquiry; interrogation; question; query.
   
   • there was a question about my training
   • we made inquiries of all those who were present
2. noun a search for knowledge
   inquiry; research.
   
   • their pottery deserves more research than it has received
3. noun a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
   inquiry.
   

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