<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.</li><li>an investigation, as into an incident: a Congressional inquiry into the bribery charges.</li><li>the act of inquiring or of seeking information by questioning; interrogation.</li><li>a question; query.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>exploration</li><li>scrutiny</li><li>study</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>reply</li><li>answer</li></ul>