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inquiry

UK
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
US
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

Translations

inquirynoun
inquiries
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
US
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
enquêtePour une investigation officielle ou une enquête formelle.
The government announced an inquiry into the financial scandal.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une enquête sur le scandale financier.
questionnementSurtout pour l’idée de demande d’informations ou de questions posées afin d’obtenir des renseignements.
Her inquiry about the new policy was met with detailed explanations.
Son questionnement sur la nouvelle politique a reçu des explications détaillées.
démarche scientifiquePour le sens épistémologique ou académique.
Scientific inquiry has expanded our understanding of the universe.
La démarche scientifique a élargi notre compréhension de l’univers.
Additional translations
investigationTerme possible dans un registre plus soutenu ou technique.
Synonyms
question
study
analysis
scrutiny
research
query
interrogation
probe
examination
investigation
inquiryadjective
more inquiry
Comp.
most inquiry
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
US
/ˈɪnkwɚi/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an investigation or request for information (e.g., "inquiry committee").
d'enquêteEmploi attributif pour indiquer ce qui concerne une enquête ou une investigation.
An inquiry report was submitted to the board.
Un rapport d’enquête a été soumis au conseil.

Definitions

inquirynoun
The act of asking questions to gain information.
Her inquiry about the new policy was met with detailed explanations.
A formal investigation conducted to gather facts and evidence.
The government announced an inquiry into the financial scandal.
Systematic study or investigation aimed at discovering and interpreting facts.
Scientific inquiry has expanded our understanding of the universe.
inquiryadjective
Relating to or intended for investigation or the seeking of information.
An inquiry report was submitted to the board.
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