noun
inquiry terminal
A terminal used for making inquiries, especially for verifying credit cards or other account information. Technical term used in business and financial contexts.
店員は照会用端末でクレジットカードの有効性を確認した。
The clerk checked the validity of the credit card using the inquiry terminal.
Compound of 照会 (inquiry) + 用 (for use) + 端末 (terminal).