What is the meaning of inquiring?

noun

• A request for information.
  • synonyms: questioning

verb

• Inquire about.
  • usage: "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
  • synonyms: ask, inquire, enquire
• Have a wish or desire to know something.
  • usage: "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
  • synonyms: wonder, inquire, enquire
• Conduct an inquiry or investigation of.
  • usage: "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
  • synonyms: investigate, inquire, enquire

adjective

• Given to inquiry.
  • usage: "an inquiring mind"