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Enquiry
01
an act of asking questions to gather information, clarify doubts, or seek answers about a particular topic or issue
Examples
The teacher 's enquiry about the student's progress prompted a detailed discussion.
His enquiry into the matter revealed some unexpected details.
1.1
a formal investigation about a matter; typically important to the public
Examples
The government launched an enquiry into the causes of the economic crisis.
The public demanded an enquiry into the allegations of corruption within the administration.
02
the act of seeking information or knowledge through questioning, exploration, or investigation
Examples
His enquiry into the origins of the universe led to groundbreaking discoveries.
The scientist 's enquiry resulted in a deeper understanding of the natural world.
