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   inquiring

   /ɪnˈkwʌɪərɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. showing an interest in learning new things: "an open, inquiring mind"
   • ▪ (of a look or expression) suggesting that information is sought: "he sent her an inquiring glance"

   Derivatives

   • 1. inquiringly adverb

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   What does inquire mean?

   • inquire implies a searching for facts or for truth often specifically by asking questions. When I inquired, they told me she was not here. We inquired the way to the station. “So, what do you want?” he inquired.

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   What is the meaning of 'inquiring'?

   • The term 'inquiring' refers to seeking facts, information, or knowledge. An inquiring mind is curious and probing. One can also be described as inquiring when they are scrutinizing or questioning, as in 'He looked at his father with inquiring eyes'. The media could not be loaded due to various reasons, including a failed server or network, or an unsupported format.

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   What does enquiring mean?

   • asking for information He raised an enquiring eyebrow in my direction. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide Definition of enquiring adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is the process of inquiring?

   • The process of inquiring begins with gathering information and data through applying the human senses -- seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Unfortunately, our traditional educational system has worked in a way that discourages the natural process of inquiry.

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   What does inquiry mean?

   • "Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge -- seeking information by questioning." Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from the time they are born until they die. This is true even though they might not reflect upon the process. Infants begin to make sense of the world by inquiring.

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   Do you have an enquiring mind?

   • If you have an inquiring mind, you have a great interest in learning new things. I have always had an enquiring mind where food is concerned. All this helps children to develop an inquiring attitude to learning. If someone has an inquiring expression on their face, they are showing that they want to know something. ...an enquiring glance.

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   Inquiring definition: seeking facts, information, or knowledge. See examples of INQUIRING used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of inquiring as an adjective that describes someone or something that seeks or shows interest in learning new things. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of inquiring in British and American English.

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   Definitions of inquiring. 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.

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   to ask a question. ask I asked him what time the museum opened, but he didn't know. inquire She called to inquire when her car would be ready. consult Consult your doctor if your symptoms don't improve. ask around I'll ask around and see if anyone knows of a good carpenter.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb inquire, which means to ask or seek information by questioning. See examples, phrases, and word history of inquire.

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   Inquiring means showing an interest in learning new things or asking for information. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use this adjective in different contexts with Oxford dictionaries.