enquiry (n.)

alternative spelling of inquiry. Also see enquire. Related: Enquiries.

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early 15c., enquery, "a judicial examination of facts to determine truth;" mid-15c. in general sense "attempt to learn something, act or fact of inquiring," probably an Anglo-French noun developed from enqueren "to inquire" (see inquire). Respelled from mid-16c. to conform to Latin.

enquire (v.)

alternative form of inquire, according to OED mainly used in sense of "to ask a question." Related: enquired; enquiring.

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Definitions of enquiry

enquiry (n.)

an instance of questioning;

Synonyms: question / inquiry / query / interrogation

enquiry (n.)

a search for knowledge;

Synonyms: inquiry / research

enquiry (n.)

a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest;

Synonyms: inquiry

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