Definition: 1. A search for knowledge. 2. An instance of questioning. 3. A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest.
Use 'inquiry' in a sentence:
1. A public inquiry earlier this year produced vocal opposition from residents.
2. Curiosity is often considered a good instinct—it can lead to new scientific advances, for instance—but sometimes such inquiry can backfire.
3. There were calls in Congress for an independent inquiry.
4. This has been a bad inquiry from day one.
5. 25 officers were investigated following allegations of improper conduct during the murder inquiry.
6. Sadly, the spirit of inquiry once at home on campus has been replaced by the use of the humanities and social sciences as vehicles for publicizing "progressive" or left-liberal propaganda.
7. The inquiry found that the company had seriously underspent on safety equipment.
8. After graduation, Hillary advised the Children's Defense Fund in Cambridge and joined the impeachment inquiry staff advising the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives.
9. None of the banks changed their posture on the deal as a result of the inquiry.
10. We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.
11. The government has announced the terms of reference for its proposed committee of inquiry.
12. I really do not think that an inquiry would serve any useful purpose.
13. Write an email to answer the inquiry from an international student volunteer, specifying the details of the project.
14. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an inquiry into "involuntary destruction by fire" indicating they believe the cause of the blaze was accidental rather than criminal.
15. A judge has suspended the ban pending a full inquiry.
16. The commission appointed a special investigator to conduct its own inquiry.
17. The proceedings of the inquiry will take place in private.
18. Academic inquiry, at least in some fields, may need to become less exclusionary and more holistic.
19. Asking juicy questions appears to be a transferable skill for deepening collaborative inquiry into the science content found in exhibits.
20. The field of inquiry has narrowed down to five persons.
21. A new inquiry into the events of the day was opened in 2002.
22. The National Heritage Committee has conducted a public inquiry to find the answer.
23. The investigation has suddenly switched to a new line of inquiry.
24. Gordon Brown has demanded a public inquiry into bank practices.
25. The inquiry team criticizes staff at the psychiatric hospital for the low standard of care.
26. As Dr. Smith left he said that the inquiry was something of a red herring.
27. The President is unlikely to cave in to demands for a public inquiry.
28. They engaged in better inquiry at the next exhibit—asking more questions, performing more experiments and making better interpretations of their results.
29. An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident.
30. The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison.
31. A Board of Inquiry was convened immediately after the accident.
32. The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations.
33. Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter.
34. They needed more time to consider whether to hold an inquiry.
35. The inquiry is by no means cut and dried.
36. An independent question is a general inquiry into your opinion on an array of various issues.
37. The government agreed to set up a committee of inquiry.
38. The inquiry acknowledges failings in the judicial system.
39. He's now the subject of an official inquiry.
40. The inquiry team is also following up possible leads after receiving 400 calls from the public.
