What is the meaning of inquiry?

noun

  • A search for knowledge.
    • usage: "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
  • An instance of questioning.
    • usage: "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"
  • A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest.
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