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inquiry

/ɪnˈkwɪri/ noun · British & US
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What does inquiry mean?

noun

A question or request for information about something, or the act of asking questions in order to find out more about something. An inquiry is often formal or official.

Example

"The police launched an inquiry into the suspicious fire."

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