inquiries
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkwaɪəriz]
Word
Context: "information gathering"
(noun) when you ask questions to find out more information about something. Think of inquiries as asking someone for details about a subject you’re curious about.
Example
The teacher encouraged students to make inquiries about the science project.
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There were no inquiries made about the missing homework.
Example
What kinds of inquiries can I make about the new school rules?
Context: "investigation"
(noun) an official process of asking questions to understand what happened. It’s often used when something goes wrong and needs to be looked into more closely.
Example
The police conducted inquiries to find out what happened at the scene.
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There were no inquiries into the event because everyone accepted what was said.
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Why are there inquiries about the recent accidents?
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