Definitions
- Asking for information or clarification about a product or service. - Requesting details about a job or opportunity. - Seeking information about a person or organization.
- Investigating or researching a topic or issue. - Asking questions to gather information or evidence. - Formally examining a matter or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve seeking information.
- 2Both can be used as nouns.
- 3Both can be used in formal contexts.
- 4Both can refer to a process of investigation or research.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Enquiry is more commonly used in British English, while inquiry is more common in American English.
- 2Purpose: Enquiry is used to ask for information or clarification, while inquiry is used to investigate or examine a matter.
- 3Formality: Inquiry is generally more formal than enquiry.
- 4Connotation: Enquiry has a neutral connotation, while inquiry can have a negative connotation when used in legal or official contexts.
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Remember this!
Enquiry and inquiry are synonyms that both refer to seeking information. However, enquiry is typically used to ask for information or clarification, while inquiry is used to investigate or examine a matter. Additionally, inquiry is generally more formal and can have a negative connotation in certain contexts.
