Quiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiring

 

[ ˈkwī(ə)r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

request information

Quiring is a less common variation of the word 'inquire', which means to ask for information or to investigate something. It suggests a seeking of knowledge or clarity regarding a particular subject.

Synonyms

ask, inquire, interrogate, question.

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours quiring about the new policy changes.
  • After quiring about the benefits, he decided to enroll.
  • The detective was quiring about the suspect's whereabouts.
  • They were quiring for more details before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adquirindo

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 erwerben

🇮🇩 memperoleh

🇺🇦 отримання

🇵🇱 nabywanie

🇯🇵 取得する

🇫🇷 acquérir

🇪🇸 adquirir

🇹🇷 edinmek

🇰🇷 획득하다

🇸🇦 الحصول على

🇨🇿 získávání

🇸🇰 získavanie

🇨🇳 获得

🇸🇮 pridobivanje

🇮🇸 öflun

🇰🇿 алу

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 əldə etmə

🇲🇽 adquirir

Etymology

The word 'quire' has its origins in the Latin word 'inquirere', which means to seek for information, to ask, or to inquire. Its Middle English form 'enqueren' evolved into the modern English 'inquire.' The variant 'quiry' was likely influenced by regional dialects over time, though it is much less frequently used in contemporary English. The distinction between 'inquire' and 'query' has also emerged, with 'query' often referring to a more formal request for information, typically in written form. The evolution of terms surrounding inquiry reflects society's ongoing pursuit of knowledge and understanding, as well as the importance of precise communication.