line of inquiry

Other forms: lines of inquiry

Definitions of line of inquiry
  1. noun
    an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument
    synonyms: line of questioning
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    type of:
    argument, argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument
    a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
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