inquiry
Translation
enquiry, inquiry, investigation, question
Examples
We received an inquiry about our new product.
We received an enquiry about our new product.
The police launched an official inquiry into the incident.
The police launched an official inquiry into the incident.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) a question about sth. We received an enquiry about our new product.
((into sth.)) an investigation into sth. The police launched an inquiry into the incident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: investigation, question, probe; Antonyms: answer, reply
Etymology
From Latin 'inquirere' (in- 'into' + quaerere 'to seek'), meaning 'to seek into'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-quire' as going 'into' a topic to ask questions. Note the common British English spelling 'enquiry' for general questions.