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Interrogation vs Inquiring - What's the difference?

interrogation | inquiring |

As a noun interrogation

is the act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

As a verb inquiring is

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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

    inquiring

    English

    Verb

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