inquiry inquiry /ˈɪnkwəˌriː/

noun

1. () A search for knowledge  ( enquiry [Canadian, British] , inquiry , research )
   a search for knowledge
    Their pottery deserves more research than it has received
   their pottery deserves more research than it has received
   
2. () An instance of questioning  ( enquiry [Canadian, British] , interrogation , query , inquiry , question )
   an instance of questioning
    There was a question about my training
   there was a question about my training
    We made inquiries of all those who were present
   we made inquiries of all those who were present
   
3. () A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest  ( enquiry [Canadian, British] , inquiry )
   a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
    I made an enquiry about the available scholarships for international students
   I made an enquiry about the available scholarships for international students