Inquiry word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "inquiry" word

[noun] a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
[noun] a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
[noun] an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

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\In*quir"y\, n.; pl. {Inquiries}. [See {Inquire}.] [Written also {enquiry}.] 1. The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. He could no path nor track of foot descry, Nor by inquiry learn, nor guess by aim. --Spenser. The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate. --Acts x. 17. 2. Search for truth, information, or knoledge; examination into facts or principles; research; invextigation; as, physical inquiries. All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . will make inquiry into it. --Dryden. {Court of inquiry}. See under {Court}. {Writ of inquiry}, a writ issued in certain actions at law, where the defendant has suffered judgment to pass against him by default, in order to ascertain and assess the plaintiff's damages, where they can not readily be ascertained by mere calculation. --Burrill. Syn: Interrogation; interrogatory; question; query; scrutiny; investigation; research; examination.

Synonyms for inquiry

enquiry, enquiry, enquiry, interrogation, query, question, research

Antonyms: answer

Related terms: change of venue, check, court-martial, cross-examination, cross-interrogatory, delving, demand, department of investigation, detection, detective work, enquiry, exploration, interrogation, investigative bureau, jury trial, leader, mistrial, moot point, question, questioning, search, trial balloon

The fun area, different aproach to word »inquiry«

Let's analyse "inquiry" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: YRIUQNI. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: inquiry: 9 + 3 + 9 = 21, reduced: 3 (or 1 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: inquiry: 9 + 5 + 8 + 3 + 9 + 9 + 7 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
Q (1)	17	Star	Hopeful, Pragmatic, Intuitive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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