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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 'ENQUERY' AND 'QUERIE'?
“Inquiry” and “query” are two words that are sometimes confused with each other. While they may refer to similar instances, they have different uses in the English language.

“Inquiry” is defined as a search for knowledge. It is a process by which knowledge is acquired, doubts are settled, and problems are given solutions. An inquiry gives light and clarification about people, things, and ideas that are puzzling and misunderstood.

It involves probing, researching, and experimenting procedures that are necessary in order to better understand whatever it is that one is asking about. It is a formal investigation, examining facts, principles, and information. “Inquiry” comes from the Latin word “quaerere” which means “to seek or ask.” It is also spelled as “enquiry,” but “inquiry” is the most common spelling of the word which is used in American English while “enquiry” is used in British English.

A query, on the other hand, is defined as a request for information. Simply put, it is the act of asking a question, one of the procedures in making an inquiry. It is an oral or written request for information on the correctness of certain statements or facts. It is a question that expresses doubt and uncertainty about certain facts that are presented. It is meant to check out and examine the accuracy and truth about people, things, and ideas. It may also be an expression of opposition against something or someone.


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