enquiry
Translation
inquiry, question, investigation
Examples
I made an enquiry about the train times.
I made an inquiry about the train times.
The police have started an enquiry into the incident.
The police have started an inquiry into the incident.
Grammar Patterns
((an inquiry)) ((about sth.)) a question about something I made an inquiry about the train times.
((an inquiry)) ((into sth.)) an investigation into something The police started an inquiry into the incident.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old French 'enquerre' (to ask), from Latin 'inquīrere' (to seek for). Composed of 'en-' (in) + 'quire' (to seek). Note: 'inquiry' is the more common spelling in US English.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'inquiry' as going 'in' to 'query' or ask something. This spelling is standard in American English for both general questions and formal investigations.