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in·quir·y

inquiry

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn kwaI ri [or] ihn kwaI ri
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part of speech: noun
inflections: inquiries
definition: a process of looking for true or correct information.
The government conducted an inquiry into defense spending.
synonyms:
exploration
similar words:
analysis, examination, investigation, research, study
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