transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-shən, ˌiŋ- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English inquisicioun, from Anglo-French inquisition, from Latin inquisition-, inquisitio, from inquirere
Date: 14th century
1. : the act of inquiring : examination
2. : a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury ; also : the finding of the jury
3.
a. capitalized : a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy
b. : an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights
c. : a severe questioning
• in·qui·si·tion·al -ˈzi-sh(ə-)n ə l adjective