enquiry

[en-kwahyuhr-ee, en-kwuh-ree]

noun

plural

enquiries 

1. inquiry.

Example Sentences

"While we are following multiple lines of enquiry right now, it's vital that we get to hear from anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time," he added.

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On Saturday, Conway said the force was "pursuing all lines of enquiry" into his disappearance, adding that Kebatu had access to funds and had sought assistance from members of the public.

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The force said road closures are in place as their forensic enquiries continued and to ensure the safety of the public.

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The company, which did not immediately respond to a BBC enquiry, has declined to comment on the allegations.

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An Garda Síochána said they do not comment on named individuals but said they are carrying out enquiries into an alleged assault at Abbey Street Lower on 11 October.

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Related Words

• inquiry 
• inquisition 
• query 

When To Use

What's the difference between enquiry and inquiry?

Enquiry and inquiry have the same meanings: a question, an investigation, a request for information, or the process of seeking information. Enquiry is a less common variant of inquiry.Their verb forms—enquire and inquire—also mean the same thing: to ask, to seek information, or to investigate.Both enquiry and inquiry are somewhat formal, especially compared to similar terms like question or investigation. Some speakers of British English may use both words, preferring enquiry in contexts that are less formal. In the U.S., enquiry is rarely used.Here’s an example of enquiry used correctly in a sentence.Example: I forwarded you an email with an enquiry about the open position.Inquiry could be used in this sentence in the same exact way.Most of these same distinctions apply to the verbs enquire and inquire.To learn more about them, read the full breakdown of the difference between enquire and inquire.