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enquiry

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkwaɪəri]

Word

Learn how to use enquiry in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “information seeking”

(noun) a question you ask when you want to find out more about something. It’s like when you ask your teacher something because you didn’t understand it.

Example

I made an enquiry about the new school program, and they answered all my questions.

Example

She didn't make an enquiry about the homework, so she was confused about what to do.

Example

What enquiry should I make to get more details about the field trip?

Context: “investigation”

(noun) a process of looking into something in detail to understand or find out information, similar to when a detective tries to solve a mystery.

Example

The police launched an enquiry into the missing pets in our neighborhood.

Example

There was no enquiry into the accident, so the details remained unclear.

Example

What did the enquiry reveal about the causes of the problem?

How to pronounce enquiry

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkwaɪəri]

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