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Enquiry vs Interrogation - What's the difference?

enquiry | interrogation | Synonyms |

Enquiry is a synonym of interrogation.


As nouns the difference between enquiry and interrogation

is that enquiry is (british|australian|nz) a question while interrogation is the act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

enquiry

English

(wikipedia enquiry)

Alternative forms

* inquiry

Noun

(enquiries)
  • (British, Australian, NZ) A question.

    • Usage notes

    See .

    interrogation

    English

    (wikipedia interrogation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
  • A question put; an inquiry.
  • A point, mark, or sign, thus , indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

    • Usage notes

    * Preposition under is generally used for the person or matter that is being investigated; Johnny is under interrogation about the last night's events.

    Related terms

    * interrogate * interrogative * interrogator * interrogatory