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inquiry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪnkwəri/ · UK /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

Forms: inquiries

inquiry means: A question or request to find out something.

noun

INFORMATION REQUESTB2

A question or request to find out something.

  • Thank you for your inquiry.
  • She made an inquiry about train times.
  • We received several inquiries from customers yesterday.

How to use it: inquiry about something (I sent an inquiry about the cost of the course.)

Similar words: question, query

Common phrases: make an inquiry, customer inquiry, inquiry about something

INVESTIGATIONB2

A careful search for facts to understand something or find out what happened.

  • The government ordered an inquiry.
  • Scientific inquiry depends on good evidence.
  • The inquiry into the fire lasted six months.

How to use it: inquiry into something (An inquiry into the accident began on Monday.)

Similar words: investigation, examination, research

Common phrases: public inquiry, scientific inquiry, inquiry into something

Questions about inquiry

What does inquiry mean?

A question or request to find out something.

What is inquiry in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgi talebi · Español: consulta · Français: demande de renseignements · Deutsch: Anfrage · Italiano: richiesta di informazioni · 日本語: 問い合わせ

How do you pronounce inquiry?

In American English /ˈɪnkwəri/; in British English /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/.

How do you use inquiry in a sentence?

Thank you for your inquiry. She made an inquiry about train times.

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