Synonyms of inquiry

inquiry

noun

in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē 

1

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

an inquiry into the origins of the universe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigation
• examination
• exploration
• study
• probe
• probing
• research
• inspection
• inquisition
• inquest
• disquisition
• survey
• probation
• delving
• questionnaire
• audit
• interrogation
• quest
• question
• examen
• hearing
• diagnosis
• trial
• query
• checkup
• poll
• reinvestigation
• challenge
• cross-examination
• rehearing
• check
• grilling
• feeler
• questionary
• soul-searching
• quiz
• self-examination
• self-reflection
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning
• self-exploration
• going-over

2

as in request

an act or instance of asking for information

one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• request
• question
• query
• questioning
• questionnaire
• call
• survey
• investigation
• research
• inquisition
• interrogatory
• poll
• exploration
• study
• examination
• interrogation
• probe
• probing
• inquest
• interrogating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• response
• answer
• reply

Examples of inquiry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Musk threatened to reactivate the accounts, prompting Moraes to open a separate inquiry into his possible obstruction of justice. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024

Most inquiries, the Clevelands said, are fear-driven. —Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024

To take out private student loans, lenders will conduct a hard credit inquiry and request a full application, which could require proof of income, identity verification, proof of address and more. —Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024

In the latest development surrounding Chiles’ medal, the USA submitted an appeal of the CAS’ decision to strip the gymnast’s medal, with timestamped video evidence supporting that all inquiries were made within the regulation timeframe. —Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024