The inquiry
Example: The inquiry investigates the issue
Definition
"The inquiry" refers to an official process or act of asking questions and gathering information to investigate or examine a particular issue or situation. It is often used in contexts where a detailed and formal investigation is conducted to uncover facts or reach conclusions.
Etymology
The phrase "the inquiry" stems from the Latin word 'inquirere,' meaning 'to seek into' or 'to investigate.' Over time, it evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe the act of seeking information or conducting an investigation. Did you know? The term originally implied a thorough search for knowledge or truth.
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"The inquiry" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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