Definitions
- Asking for information or clarification about a specific topic or issue. - Investigating or researching a particular subject or matter. - Making a formal request for information or assistance.
- Asking a question or seeking clarification about a particular topic or issue. - Requesting information from a database or computer system. - Checking the validity or accuracy of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve seeking information or clarification.
- 2Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both are commonly used in written communication.
- 5Both can be used to express doubt or uncertainty.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Inquiry is broader and can refer to a formal investigation or research, while query is more specific and refers to a question or request for information.
- 2Usage: Inquiry is more commonly used in British English, while query is more common in American English.
- 3Formality: Inquiry is more formal than query and is often used in legal or official contexts.
- 4Connotation: Inquiry can imply a more serious or urgent tone, while query can be more neutral or casual.
Remember this!
Inquiry and query are synonyms that both refer to seeking information or clarification. However, inquiry is broader and can refer to a formal investigation or research, while query is more specific and refers to a question or request for information. Additionally, inquiry is more formal and serious in tone, while query is more neutral and casual.
