The enquiry
Example: The enquiry seeks additional information
Definition
"The enquiry" refers to an act or process of asking for information or investigation into a matter, often to clarify facts or gather new data. It involves a formal or systematic request for knowledge to resolve uncertainties or answer questions.
Etymology
The word "enquiry" comes from the Old French word 'enquerre,' which means 'to seek or search for.' It ultimately traces back to the Latin 'inquirere,' combining 'in-' (into) and 'quaerere' (to ask or seek). Did you know? The spelling 'enquiry' is more common in British English, while 'inquiry' is often used in American English.
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"The enquiry" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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