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inquiry
What does inquiry mean?
inquiry (noun): a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use inquiry in a sentence?
Where does inquiry come from?
From Middle English enquery, from the Old French verb enquerre.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to inquiry
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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an outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other simple structures
Not quite: that's what camp means.
the part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm
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an institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs
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a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning
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