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Inquiry vs. Question

Inquiry and Question Definitions

Inquiry

The act of inquiring
Engaged in scientific inquiry.

Question

A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.

Inquiry

A question; a query
There were many inquiries about the new tax rates.

Question

To ask a question or questions of (someone).

Inquiry

A close examination of a matter
A Congressional inquiry into the scandal.

Question

To interrogate (a suspect, for example).
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Inquiry

The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

Question

To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine
Researchers questioning which of the methods will work.

Inquiry

Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation
Scientific inquiry

Question

To express doubt about; dispute
Questioned his sincerity.
Questioned the expense report.

Inquiry

The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
He could no path nor track of foot descry,Nor by inquiry learn, nor guess by aim.
The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate.

Question

To ask questions.
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Inquiry

Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination into facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries.
All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . will make inquiry into it.

Question

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
What is your question?

Inquiry

A search for knowledge;
Their pottery deserves more research than it has received

Question

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.
There was a question of which material to use.

Inquiry

An instance of questioning;
There was a question about my training
We made inquiries of all those who were present

Question

A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
His claim to the property has come under question.
The story is true beyond question.
He obeyed without question.
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Inquiry

A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

Question

A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
I move that the question be put to a vote.

Question

Interrogation by torture.

Question

(obsolete) Talk; conversation; speech.

Question

(transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.

Question

(transitive) To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Question

(intransitive) To ask a question or questions; inquire or seek to know; examine.

Question

To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Question

The act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer.

Question

Discussion; debate; hence, objection; dispute; doubt; as, the story is true beyond question; he obeyed without question.
There arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
It is to be to question, whether it be lawful for Christian princes to make an invasive war simply for the propagation of the faith.

Question

Examination with reference to a decisive result; investigation; specifically, a judicial or official investigation; also, examination under torture.
He that was in question for the robbery. Shak.The Scottish privy council had power to put state prisoners to the question.

Question

That which is asked; inquiry; interrogatory; query.
But this question askedPuts me in doubt. Lives there who loves his pain ?

Question

Hence, a subject of investigation, examination, or debate; theme of inquiry; matter to be inquired into; as, a delicate or doubtful question.

Question

Talk; conversation; speech; speech.

Question

To ask questions; to inquire.
He that questioneth much shall learn much.

Question

To argue; to converse; to dispute.
I pray you, think you question with the Jew.

Question

To inquire of by asking questions; to examine by interrogatories; as, to question a witness.

Question

To doubt of; to be uncertain of; to query.
And most we question what we most desire.

Question

To raise a question about; to call in question; to make objection to.

Question

To talk to; to converse with.
With many holiday and lady terms he questioned me.

Question

An instance of questioning;
There was a question about my training
We made inquiries of all those who were present

Question

The subject matter at issue;
The question of disease merits serious discussion
Under the head of minor Roman poets

Question

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply;
He asked a direct question
He had trouble phrasing his interrogations

Question

Uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something;
The dubiousness of his claim
There is no question about the validity of the enterprise

Question

A formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote;
He made a motion to adjourn
She called for the question

Question

An informal reference to a marriage proposal;
He was ready to pop the question

Question

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of;
We must question your judgment in this matter

Question

Pose a series of questions to;
The suspect was questioned by the police
We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion

Question

Pose a question

Question

Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Question

Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation;
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
She wondered whether it would snow tonight

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