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enquiry
[ en-kwahyuhr-ee, en-kwuh-ree ]
Example Sentences
"Although the initial police response was comprehensive and of a good standard, the subsequent murder enquiry was not capable of bringing those responsible to justice," Mrs Anderson said.
Officially, all lines of enquiry are still open into a wave of arson and gun attacks at French prisons.
"Extensive enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation," the statement said.
He added: "I want to thank witnesses who have come forward so far and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can help our enquiry to please come forward."
He says that since January, the company has been receiving more enquiries from the US, including two customers Robinsons Brothers lost five years ago "at great expense".
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Enquiry Vs. Inquiry
's the difference between enquiry Իinquiry?
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.
Quiz yourself on enquiry Իinquiry!
True or False?
Enquiry and inquiry have the same meaning.
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