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in public in the view or presence of other people, esp. the general public.
input that which is put in, such as power or energy to a machine, or information or data to a computer. [6 definitions]
inquest a legal investigation, usu. involving a jury, esp. a coroner's investigation of a suspicious death. [3 definitions]
in question that is being considered or disputed.
inquietude restlessness or uneasiness.
inquire to ask in order to find out or learn (something). [3 definitions]
inquiringly in an inquiring manner.
inquiry a process of seeking truth or accurate information. [3 definitions]
inquisition an official inquiry, esp. for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. [5 definitions]
inquisitive given to questioning and inquiring; desirous of learning. [3 definitions]
inquisitor one who conducted an inquisition, esp. officially, as a member of the Spanish Inquisition. [2 definitions]
in re in the matter of; regarding.
in reality in fact; actually.
in reserve set aside; reserved.
in retrospect in considering past events or circumstances.
in return in repayment or in exchange.
inroad an intrusion or hostile advance into an area, market, or the like, esp. if it was formerly controlled by another.
in ruins completely destroyed.
inrush a sudden rushing or flowing into something; influx.
INS abbreviation of "Immigration and Naturalization Service." [2 definitions]
in sackcloth and ashes in a state of mourning or repentance.