enquiry

American  

[en-kwahyuhr-ee, en-kwuh-ree] / ɛnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɛn kwə ri /

noun

plural

enquiries

1. inquiry.

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Usage

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.

Example Sentences

Officers are asking the public to avoid the Lord Lurgan Park area while follow up enquiries continue.

From BBC

"Whilst enquiries are under way to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, it is not being treated as suspicious."

From BBC

In a statement, the Met said it had "not identified any wrongdoing" but "initial enquiries into these specific allegations have begun so we can establish the facts".

From BBC

The National Police Chiefs' Council said it had set up a national coordination group to support the number of forces carrying out enquiries.

From BBC

But much like university graduates on the job hunt, his enquiries often go unanswered.

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Related Words

• inquiry
• inquisition
• query