Definition of enquiry in English:

enquiry

nounPlural enquiriesɪnˈkwʌɪri

1An act of asking for information.
the police were making enquiries in all the neighbouring pubs
mass noun her mind was buzzing with possible lines of enquiry
Example sentencesExamples
- We frequently get inquiries over the phone from investors wanting information.
- Colin said he would be making enquiries on the ground to find out what went on.
- I will attempt to assist you with your enquiry as soon as possible, and hopefully get back to you tomorrow.
- The task to identify other members is never ending with the society receiving inquiries and information every month.
- We have an open door policy and would invite people to drop in at any time for information or inquiries as to the support or services we have to offer.
- Police said nobody has been arrested as yet and they are still making enquiries.
- But the police were pursuing several lines of inquiry linked to her job as a TV presenter.
- In an investigation of this nature there will be hundreds of similar lines of inquiry.
- In contrast, the top enquiry in November 2002 was about product information.
- Recently a family were making enquiries about a Bernie Madden, long deceased now.
- All are welcome and all enquiries, problems or queries will be treated in confidence.
- In reply to your enquiry I inform you that I was not late for my lecture since it did not start before I arrived.
- As with all forms of information or methods of inquiry, both good and bad examples exist.
- The information center expects most inquiries to come in by phone or email.
- After making inquiries along these lines, 6 schools came forward with their requests.
- They also made door-to-door enquiries to gather further information from residents in the area.
- Staff expect most inquiries by phone, but with a substantial number of applications being made on-line.
- Of late, enquiries seem to be pouring in regarding its possible use for various purposes.
- Police initially put out an appeal for information to discover her identity and began house to house enquiries.
- He does not recall if he made inquiries to get ownership information.
- He said officers are making enquiries to trace the source of the leaflets.
- Despite making enquiries the gentleman who found the money has still not located the owner.
- Despite this, the two Londoners have vowed to fight on and are understood now to be pursuing fresh lines of inquiry.
- He said that he would welcome any further inquiry as to the details of the information which he then gave below.
- They'd had an enquiry about the price of some of the information they sell.
- They do not keep us informed or respond to enquiries and appointments are frequently cancelled and work not completed.
- On making enquiries he hears the Champion has moved down to another road.
- The police are now carrying out door-to-door enquiries and urging people with information to come forward.
- We are making enquiries to trace these people.
- Last year saw a record 160,000 visitor inquiries at the information centre.
- Police believe they may have information which can help officers with their enquiries.
- Last year the advice line received 275,000 inquiries from callers with an average age of 16.
- The local authority made a number of inquiries seeking information about her situation in Holland.
- Police are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries and making forensic examinations.
- Police said they were following a line of inquiry that one person was responsible for the crime.
- Those of us working in paediatric imaging expected a deluge of inquiries from worried parents.
- The site provides its phone number only obscurely and encourages all inquiries by E-mail.
- To help us put an end to the current spate of enquiries, please pass this information on to all contacts.
- Limited information was only provided once the media made inquiries.
- This will generate yet more lines of inquiry for the press to explore.
Synonyms
question, query
1. 1.1 An official investigation.
  Example sentencesExamples
  They also want to trace two teenage boys who might have information which could help with the inquiry.
  Those are exactly the sorts of matters that are being investigated by the inquiry.
  That kind of information may come out at a fatality inquiry scheduled for the fall, he said.
  Rail investigators are still examining the cause of the crash, with inquiries focusing on the faulty points.
  Department inquiries against nearly 60 employees and officials are pending.
  There is wild talk of inquiries and commissions of investigations in the air.
  It is hoped the reconstruction will jog some memories and bring in some information to help the inquiry.
  Not long ago, a public enquiry was set up to investigate.
  The exact circumstances of his death are to be investigated by three separate enquiries.
  Police confirmed yesterday that they have a definite line of enquiry in connection with this robbery.
  Regrettably, public inquiries along these lines would take weeks, if not months.
  There was an official inquiry into the killing, but it has not resulted in any prosecutions.
  The newspaper is to submit the investigation as evidence for next month's inquiry.
  She say they are awaiting the results of the official enquiry.
  The case remains open and any possible new line of enquiry, no matter how minor, would be followed up.
  They may have seen something suspicious and have information vital to the inquiry.
  This would be investigated by the independent inquiry set up to look at failings by police and care workers.
  His case is one of many that the families of those who have died want to be investigated by a public inquiry.
  Police would like to speak to this man who may have witness information to assist the inquiry.
  He is said to be a difficult and ambiguous study so preliminary enquiry seemed needed.
  The blaze was being treated as suspicious and investigators were carrying out inquiries to find out exactly how it had started.
  Winchester must wait months before the inquiry over a controversial phone mast is completed.
  It is understood that the police are following a definite line of enquiry and an arrest could be imminent.
  The enquiry in Singapore was carried out by Inspectors appointed by the Minister of Finance.
  The government has declared two days of mourning and an official inquiry into the crash.
  Recent Freedom of Information inquiries show similar extravagance with public service travel.
  A police accident and investigation team were called to the scene and an enquiry has been launched.
  If the Hutton inquiry is any indication, the British hunger for information might be insatiable.
  After all the inquiries and investigations and demonstrations, he's still there.
  Synonyms
  investigation, examination, exploration, probe, search, scrutiny, scrutinization, study, inspection
  inquest, hearing

Rhymes

diary, expiry, fiery, friary, inquiry, miry, priory, spiry, wiry

Definition of enquiry in US English:

enquiry

noun

another term for inquiry
Example sentencesExamples
- Many of the detectives who made inquiries in the early days of the investigation have been re-interviewed.
- Their inclusion is still to be tested at a public inquiry into the plan.
- Officers conducted door-to-door inquiries while forensic experts examined the inside of the house for clues.
- Detectives said house-to-house inquiries and searches by trained officers were likely to continue over the next few days.
- Our inquiry is inquisitorial, it is not adversarial in conduct or indeed character.
- It was essential that the plan underwent the scrutiny of a public inquiry, he said.
- Today the detective leading the inquiry made a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward.
- The man, who has not been named, was released on police bail pending further inquiries and forensic tests.
- However, this written evidence was not tested at the inquiry and so carries less weight.
- A public inquiry and judicial review is awaited and a housing market crash looms ever closer.
- Thank you for your inquiry relating to the position of the arm as the bowler releases the ball.
- Efforts to trace him have so far failed despite an appeal and continued inquiries by detectives at taxi firms around the town.
- At the height of the investigation more than 80 detectives were involved in inquiries.
- The original bed has been taken away for examination and our inquiries are continuing.
- The public inquiry held in January examined two applications for the development.
- If the inquiry needs tests, whether scientific or otherwise, so much the better.
- I met him last year, and he impressed me as a cop who had quickly grasped that racing inquiries needed forensic detection skills.
- But we have to be careful how we embark on our post-incident inquiries and analysis.
- Detectives launched an inquiry after the woman's body was found just after midnight on Saturday.
- Detectives launched a murder inquiry and carried out house-to-house inquiries.

单词	enquiry
释义	Definition of enquiry in English: enquiry nounPlural enquiriesɪnˈkwʌɪri 1An act of asking for information. the police were making enquiries in all the neighbouring pubs mass noun her mind was buzzing with possible lines of enquiry Example sentencesExamples We frequently get inquiries over the phone from investors wanting information. Colin said he would be making enquiries on the ground to find out what went on. I will attempt to assist you with your enquiry as soon as possible, and hopefully get back to you tomorrow. The task to identify other members is never ending with the society receiving inquiries and information every month. We have an open door policy and would invite people to drop in at any time for information or inquiries as to the support or services we have to offer. Police said nobody has been arrested as yet and they are still making enquiries. But the police were pursuing several lines of inquiry linked to her job as a TV presenter. In an investigation of this nature there will be hundreds of similar lines of inquiry. In contrast, the top enquiry in November 2002 was about product information. Recently a family were making enquiries about a Bernie Madden, long deceased now. All are welcome and all enquiries, problems or queries will be treated in confidence. In reply to your enquiry I inform you that I was not late for my lecture since it did not start before I arrived. As with all forms of information or methods of inquiry, both good and bad examples exist. The information center expects most inquiries to come in by phone or email. After making inquiries along these lines, 6 schools came forward with their requests. They also made door-to-door enquiries to gather further information from residents in the area. Staff expect most inquiries by phone, but with a substantial number of applications being made on-line. Of late, enquiries seem to be pouring in regarding its possible use for various purposes. Police initially put out an appeal for information to discover her identity and began house to house enquiries. He does not recall if he made inquiries to get ownership information. He said officers are making enquiries to trace the source of the leaflets. Despite making enquiries the gentleman who found the money has still not located the owner. Despite this, the two Londoners have vowed to fight on and are understood now to be pursuing fresh lines of inquiry. He said that he would welcome any further inquiry as to the details of the information which he then gave below. They'd had an enquiry about the price of some of the information they sell. They do not keep us informed or respond to enquiries and appointments are frequently cancelled and work not completed. On making enquiries he hears the Champion has moved down to another road. The police are now carrying out door-to-door enquiries and urging people with information to come forward. We are making enquiries to trace these people. Last year saw a record 160,000 visitor inquiries at the information centre. Police believe they may have information which can help officers with their enquiries. Last year the advice line received 275,000 inquiries from callers with an average age of 16. The local authority made a number of inquiries seeking information about her situation in Holland. Police are currently conducting house-to-house enquiries and making forensic examinations. Police said they were following a line of inquiry that one person was responsible for the crime. Those of us working in paediatric imaging expected a deluge of inquiries from worried parents. The site provides its phone number only obscurely and encourages all inquiries by E-mail. To help us put an end to the current spate of enquiries, please pass this information on to all contacts. Limited information was only provided once the media made inquiries. This will generate yet more lines of inquiry for the press to explore. Synonyms question, query 1.1 An official investigation. Example sentencesExamples They also want to trace two teenage boys who might have information which could help with the inquiry. Those are exactly the sorts of matters that are being investigated by the inquiry. That kind of information may come out at a fatality inquiry scheduled for the fall, he said. Rail investigators are still examining the cause of the crash, with inquiries focusing on the faulty points. Department inquiries against nearly 60 employees and officials are pending. There is wild talk of inquiries and commissions of investigations in the air. It is hoped the reconstruction will jog some memories and bring in some information to help the inquiry. Not long ago, a public enquiry was set up to investigate. The exact circumstances of his death are to be investigated by three separate enquiries. Police confirmed yesterday that they have a definite line of enquiry in connection with this robbery. Regrettably, public inquiries along these lines would take weeks, if not months. There was an official inquiry into the killing, but it has not resulted in any prosecutions. The newspaper is to submit the investigation as evidence for next month's inquiry. She say they are awaiting the results of the official enquiry. The case remains open and any possible new line of enquiry, no matter how minor, would be followed up. They may have seen something suspicious and have information vital to the inquiry. This would be investigated by the independent inquiry set up to look at failings by police and care workers. His case is one of many that the families of those who have died want to be investigated by a public inquiry. Police would like to speak to this man who may have witness information to assist the inquiry. He is said to be a difficult and ambiguous study so preliminary enquiry seemed needed. The blaze was being treated as suspicious and investigators were carrying out inquiries to find out exactly how it had started. Winchester must wait months before the inquiry over a controversial phone mast is completed. It is understood that the police are following a definite line of enquiry and an arrest could be imminent. The enquiry in Singapore was carried out by Inspectors appointed by the Minister of Finance. The government has declared two days of mourning and an official inquiry into the crash. Recent Freedom of Information inquiries show similar extravagance with public service travel. A police accident and investigation team were called to the scene and an enquiry has been launched. If the Hutton inquiry is any indication, the British hunger for information might be insatiable. After all the inquiries and investigations and demonstrations, he's still there. Synonyms investigation, examination, exploration, probe, search, scrutiny, scrutinization, study, inspection inquest, hearing Rhymes diary, expiry, fiery, friary, inquiry, miry, priory, spiry, wiry Definition of enquiry in US English: enquiry noun another term for inquiry Example sentencesExamples Many of the detectives who made inquiries in the early days of the investigation have been re-interviewed. Their inclusion is still to be tested at a public inquiry into the plan. Officers conducted door-to-door inquiries while forensic experts examined the inside of the house for clues. Detectives said house-to-house inquiries and searches by trained officers were likely to continue over the next few days. Our inquiry is inquisitorial, it is not adversarial in conduct or indeed character. It was essential that the plan underwent the scrutiny of a public inquiry, he said. Today the detective leading the inquiry made a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward. The man, who has not been named, was released on police bail pending further inquiries and forensic tests. However, this written evidence was not tested at the inquiry and so carries less weight. A public inquiry and judicial review is awaited and a housing market crash looms ever closer. Thank you for your inquiry relating to the position of the arm as the bowler releases the ball. Efforts to trace him have so far failed despite an appeal and continued inquiries by detectives at taxi firms around the town. At the height of the investigation more than 80 detectives were involved in inquiries. The original bed has been taken away for examination and our inquiries are continuing. The public inquiry held in January examined two applications for the development. If the inquiry needs tests, whether scientific or otherwise, so much the better. I met him last year, and he impressed me as a cop who had quickly grasped that racing inquiries needed forensic detection skills. But we have to be careful how we embark on our post-incident inquiries and analysis. Detectives launched an inquiry after the woman's body was found just after midnight on Saturday. Detectives launched a murder inquiry and carried out house-to-house inquiries.
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