definition of
inquiry

[1] #1 inquiry n. [enquiry, research] a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received". wn

[2] #2 inquiry n. [question, enquiry, query, interrogation] an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present". wn

[3] #3 inquiry n. [enquiry] a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest. wn