inquiring

/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

/ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

Definitions of inquiring

1. adjective

   given to inquiry
   “an inquiring mind”

   synonyms:

   curious

   eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)

   fact-finding, investigative, investigatory

   designed to find information or ascertain facts

   inquisitive

   inquiring or appearing to inquire

   inquisitorial

   having the authority to conduct official investigations

   inquisitorial

   marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor

   inquisitory, probing, searching

   diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

   antonyms:

   uninquiring

   not inquiring
2. noun

   a request for information
   synonyms: questioning

   types:

   challenge

   questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

   enquiry, inquiry, interrogation, query, question

   an instance of questioning

   examination, interrogation, interrogatory

   formal systematic questioning

   catechism

   a series of questions put to an individual to elicit their views

   deposition

   (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office

   inquisition

   a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)

   third degree

   interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession

   cross-examination

   (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

   direct examination

   (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness

   redirect examination, reexamination

   (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination

   interview

   the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

   debriefing

   report of a mission or task

   type of:

   asking, request

   the verbal act of requesting