Examen vs. Inquiry — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Examen and Inquiry
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Definitions
Examen
An examination; an investigation.
Inquiry
An inquiry (also spelled as enquiry in British English) is any process that has the aim of augmenting knowledge, resolving doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an account of the various types of inquiry and a treatment of the ways that each type of inquiry achieves its aim.
Examen
(obsolete) examination; inquiry
Inquiry
The act of inquiring
Engaged in scientific inquiry.
Examen
Examination; inquiry.
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Inquiry
A question; a query
There were many inquiries about the new tax rates.
Examen
Examination of conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
Inquiry
A close examination of a matter
A Congressional inquiry into the scandal.
Examen
A critical study (as of a writer's work)
Inquiry
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
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Inquiry
Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation
Scientific inquiry
Inquiry
The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
He could no path nor track of foot descry,Nor by inquiry learn, nor guess by aim.
The men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate.
Inquiry
Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination into facts or principles; research; investigation; as, physical inquiries.
All that is wanting to the perfection of this art will undoubtedly be found, if able men . . . will make inquiry into it.
Inquiry
A search for knowledge;
Their pottery deserves more research than it has received
Inquiry
An instance of questioning;
There was a question about my training
We made inquiries of all those who were present
Inquiry
A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
