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INQUIRY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Inquiry.

How to pronounce inquiry:

US

Inquiry - as a noun

A search for knowledge

Example: "Their pottery deserves more research than it has received"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquiry19research13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
problem solving
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An instance of questioning

Example: "There was a question about my training"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquiry19interrogation14query17question17

A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enquiry19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigating18investigation17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She made an inquiry about the availability of tickets."
"The police conducted an inquiry into the robbery."
"He sent an inquiry to the company regarding job openings."
"The committee launched an inquiry into potential conflicts of interest."
"She submitted an inquiry to the hotel regarding their cancellation policy."
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Word Game Points

Is INQUIRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inquiry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INQUIRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is INQUIRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inquiry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INQUIRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INQUIRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inquiry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INQUIRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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