inquiry

🇺🇸 /ˈɪnkwəri/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
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noun
B2

an official process to find out information or the cause of something

The government will hold an inquiry into the accident to find out what happened.

R

a question or request for information

I sent an inquiry to the company about their products.

R

the act of asking questions or gathering information

The detective's inquiry led to new evidence in the case.

R

a place where you can get information

Go to the inquiry desk if you have questions about your flight.

translation

n. an official process to find out information or the cause of something; a question or request for information; the act of asking questions or gathering information; a place where you can get information

Word Forms

Plural inquiries