Words / A2

in-KWEYE-uh-ree/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

An enquiry is a request for information: make an enquiry, an enquiry desk, further enquiries. British English prefers enquiry for questions; inquiry often means an official investigation. Question is one sentence; an enquiry can be the whole request. Enquire is the verb. Do not write enquiry for the noun engine.

Meaning

A question asking for information.

Examples

• “I made an enquiry about the train times.”
• “I made an enquiry about extra luggage.”
• “For enquiries, email the school office.”

Good to know

make an enquiry / an enquiry desk. British: enquiry (question). Official investigation: inquiry.

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