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Inquire vs Questionnaire - What's the difference?

inquire | questionnaire |

As verbs the difference between inquire and questionnaire

is that inquire is (lb) to ask (about something) while questionnaire is to survey using questionnaires.

As a noun questionnaire is

a form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey.

inquire

English

Alternative forms

* enquire (chiefly British)

Verb

(intransitive'' or ''transitive )
  • (lb) To ask (about something).
  • To make an inquiry or an investigation.
  • *
  • *:"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day.A strong man—a strong one; and a heedless." ΒΆ "Of what party is he?" she inquired , as though casually.

    • Usage notes

    * In British English, the spelling enquire' is more common, with '''inquire''' often reserved for official inquests. In Canada and the US, both spellings are acceptable, though ' inquire is favored.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * inquiry * query

    Derived terms

    * inquire after * inquire of

    See also

    * inquest * inquisition * inquisitive * inquisitor English reporting verbs ----

    questionnaire

    English

    (wikipedia questionnaire)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey

    • Verb

    (questionnair)
  • to survey using questionnaires
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