INQUIRY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word inquiry. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| interrogation | nounn | |||||
noun • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder • formal systematic questioning • an instance of questioning | ||||||
| research | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • systematic investigation to establish facts • a search for knowledge verb • attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner • inquire into | ||||||
| examination | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||
| exploration | nounn | |||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||
| inquest | nounn | |||||
noun • an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death | ||||||
| investigation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | ||||||
| probe | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities • an exploratory action or expedition • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity verb • question or examine thoroughly and closely • examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||||||
| scrutiny | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||
| search | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone • an investigation seeking answers • an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property • the examination of alternative hypotheses • boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas verb • try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of • search or seek • inquire into • subject to a search | ||||||
| study | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||
| enquiry | nounn | |||||
noun • an instance of questioning • a search for knowledge • a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | ||||||
| query | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an instance of questioning verb • pose a question | ||||||
| question | nounn | |||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||
