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what's the difference between enquiry and inquiry?
enquiry VS inquiry
or
equire VS inquire
what's the difference?
Apr 9, 2014 2:38 PM
Answers · 3
1
In the United States, we use "inquiry/inquire." In the UK, they use "enquiry/enquire." From my understanding, they are the same words, and the spelling depends on where you go.
April 9, 2014
1
This probably says it best:
http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/enquiry_inquiry.htm
;)
April 9, 2014
inquiry for a formal investigation
enquiry for general act of questioning
April 9, 2014
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