Inquiry vs. Inquire — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Inquiry and Inquire
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Definitions
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.
Inquire
Another term for enquire
Inquiry
The act of inquiring
Engaged in scientific inquiry.
Inquire
To seek information by asking a question
Inquired about prices.
Inquiry
A question; a query
There were many inquiries about the new tax rates.
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Inquire
To make an inquiry or investigation
Inquire into the extent of the corruption.
Inquiry
A close examination of a matter
A Congressional inquiry into the scandal.
Inquire
To ask, especially politely or formally
The host inquired why we were leaving so soon.
Inquiry
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
Inquire
To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze
Economists inquiring whether markets behave differently during a recession.
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Inquiry
Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation
Scientific inquiry
Inquire
To ask (about something).
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.
Inquire
(intransitive) To make an inquiry or an investigation.
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.
Inquire
To call; to name.
Inquiry
A search for knowledge;
Their pottery deserves more research than it has received
Inquire
To ask a question; to seek for truth or information by putting queries.
We will call the damsel, and inquire.
Then David inquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him.
Inquiry
An instance of questioning;
There was a question about my training
We made inquiries of all those who were present
Inquire
To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means of knowledge; to make examination.
And inquireGladly into the ways of God with man.
Inquiry
A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Inquire
To ask about; to seek to know by asking; to make examination or inquiry respecting.
Having thus at length inquired the truth concerning law and dispense.
And all obey and few inquire his will.
Inquire
To call or name.
Inquire
Inquire about;
I asked about their special today
He had to ask directions several times
Inquire
Have a wish or desire to know something;
He wondered who had built this beautiful church
Inquire
Conduct an inquiry or investigation of;
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
Inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
