Definition of enquiry noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Analysing and evaluating (Definition of enquiry from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Inquiry and enquiry are two of the most commonly confused words in English. They have almost identical meanings and come from similar root words but understanding the subtlety of the …

The word "inquiry" is being used in relation to a formal inquest (i.e., an investigation), while "enquiry" is being used to mean "the act of questioning." However, there is still considerable leniency on this …

What is the Difference Between Inquiry and Enquiry? Inquiry and enquiry are both nouns that can mean “a question, an investigation, or a close examination of a matter.” Both words are derived from …

An enquiry is a question which you ask in order to get information. He made some enquiries and discovered she had gone abroad.

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.

in•quir•y (ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri) also enquiry n., pl. -quir•ies. 1. a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge. 2. an investigation, as into an incident. 3. a question; query.

The meaning of ENQUIRE is chiefly British spellings of inquire.

Mar 3, 2026 · Noun enquiry (countable and uncountable, plural enquiries) British form of inquiry.