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Inquiry vs. Enquiry
Inquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/Examples:
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This word has no antonymsEnquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/Examples:
'So there will be no more enquiries,' said Margaret.The board launched an enquiry into the financial discrepancies.Please direct your enquiry to our customer service desk.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Inquiry is commonly used in American English.
- Enquiry is the preferred spelling in British English.
- Both words have the similar meaning but differ in regional usage.
- Inquiry might suggest a more formal or thorough investigation.
- Enquiry might be perceived as a general question or less formal inquiry.
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