Enquiry

/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of asking for information.

She made an enquiry about the availability of tickets for the concert.

An official investigation or examination.

The government has launched an enquiry into the financial irregularities.

A question or request for information.

His enquiry regarding the project's status was promptly addressed.

From Middle English 'enqueren', from Old French 'enquerre', from Latin 'inquirere'.

make an enquiry

to ask for information regarding something.

enquiry form

a document for submitting a request for information.

public enquiry

an official investigation held in public to gather information.

inquire

to ask for information.

inquisition

a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

query

a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.

I sent a quick Q to the company about their services.

Ask around

I’ll ask around to get some answers to my enquiry.