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inquiries

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkwaɪəriz]

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Learn how to use inquiries in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

There were no inquiries into the event because everyone accepted what was said.

Example

Why are there inquiries about the recent accidents?

How to pronounce inquiries

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkwaɪəriz]

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