enquiry
/ɛnˈkwaɪri/ · en·qui·ry
noun
- A question or a request for information. The journalist made an enquiry about the company's financial situation.
- A search for truth, information, or knowledge. The scientific enquiry into the effects of climate change led to a better understanding of the issue.
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Did you know? The word 'enquiry' is commonly used in British English, particularly in formal or official contexts, whereas 'inquiry' is more commonly used in American English.