enquiry vs inquiry
enquiry
Definitions
noun
- an instance of questioning
- a search for knowledge
- a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Examples
Ascetic structuralism was a major line of enquiry in the London-based structural movement.
The enquiry will be more in the nature of a public meeting than a formal hearing.
The enquiry recommended the building of a tunnel.
inquiry
Definitions
noun
- an instance of questioning
- a search for knowledge
- a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
Examples
The gestation period from first inquiry to first completed shipment is rarely less than a couple of years.
And I am certain the Commission of Inquiry will exonerate you in due course.
He was initially banned for eight years in 2006 pending a further inquiry and final hearing.
