WordNet
line of inquiry
n. an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument [syn: line of questioning]
Usage examples of "line of inquiry".
Was there any line of inquiry in particular you wanted us to pursue?
It contains both broadcasting and receiving apparatus and can integrate facts relevant to its line of inquiry.
I suggest we open up a new line of inquiry by revisiting some of Raeburn's old haunts.
It does not seem as if this line of inquiry offered much hope of a successful issue.
Campbell's taking the next step in this line of inquiry, Jamie intervened again.
I mentioned her husband's line of inquiry, gasping a little for breath as I recovered from the frantic exercise of our race.