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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•quir•y /ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪnkwəri/USA pronunciation also enquiry, n., pl. -quir•ies. - a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge: [uncountable]Further inquiry turned up no new evidence.[countable]Additional inquiries on the computer show no more sources on that topic.
- an investigation, as into an incident:[countable]ordered an inquiry into the death of his previous wife.
- a question;
query:[countable]inquiries as to her name and address.
See -quir-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•quir•y (in kwīər′ē, in′kwə rē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -quir•ies. - a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- an investigation, as into an incident:a Congressional inquiry into the bribery charges.
- the act of inquiring or of seeking information by questioning;
interrogation. - a question;
query.
Also, enquiry. - 1400–50; inquire + -y3; replacing late Middle English enquery
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged study, scrutiny, exploration. See investigation.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged answer, reply.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: inquiry, enquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪ/ n ( pl -ries)- a request for information; a question
- an investigation, esp a formal one conducted into a matter of public concern by a body constituted for that purpose by a government, local authority, or other organization
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