(n): the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
(n): a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
(n): the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
(n): formal systematic questioning
(n): a request for information
(n): a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
(n): the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
(n): the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
(n): the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically