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investigation vs inquiry

Both 'investigation' and 'inquiry' are correct terms in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Investigation' is commonly used in legal, criminal, or official contexts, while 'inquiry' is more general and can refer to any kind of investigation or examination. The choice between the two depends on the specific context in which they are being used.

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investigation

This is a correct term commonly used in legal, criminal, or official contexts.

The term 'investigation' is used to refer to a detailed examination or inquiry into something, especially in legal or official matters.

Examples:

The police conducted an investigation into the crime.
The committee launched an investigation into the allegations of corruption.

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The investigation was not well handled.
Lost creds initiate an automatic I.G. 2B investigation.
Where undertakings are accepted the investigation shall be terminated.
I evacuate myself on your investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, sir.
Our bureau Chief shut down my investigation.
F.D.A. investigation would take months.
Our focus is the homicide investigation.
The investigation shall include adequate epidemiological and microbiological studies.
That led to an internal affairs investigation.
This is an attempted murder investigation.
Precisely why I've initiated an investigation.
Of American system of investigation is perfect.
The investigation shall be accomplished independently of any judicial inquiry.
Seems our investigation has dovetailed with yours, sir.
Your investigation cost him his career.
An exhaustive internal investigation found oversight issues.
This involved a preliminary investigation against Dumoulin.
We're launching a wider investigation.
I'm reporting On a criminal investigation...

Alternatives:

probe
examination
inquiry
scrutiny
research

inquiry

This is a correct term that is more general and can refer to any kind of investigation or examination.

The term 'inquiry' is used to refer to a formal investigation or examination into a matter, but it is more general and can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

The school launched an inquiry into the bullying incident.
The government initiated an inquiry into the safety standards of the factory.

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That brought me to my current inquiry.
The inquiry's scheduled for 1500 hours.
Your inquiry wrapped six months ago.
Just a routine inquiry, Mrs Williams.
Assistance with travel & transport inquiry.
More protection hose lengths available by inquiry.
Operation Trapdoor is an extremely high-profile inquiry.
Sorry if this necessary inquiry Has made you uncomfortable.
Just an inquiry from the Bundeskriminalamt in Berlin.
Apparently, renmark volunteered himself for the inquiry.
One that covers all matters related to my inquiry.
The investigation shall be accomplished independently of any judicial inquiry.
Includes a case study and inquiry information.
Considerations of power outweigh the joys of free inquiry.
Welcome your inquiry mail or call.
For detailed product information and inquiry please contact us.
For Rossella Biscotti inquiry overshadows almost everything else.
And, um,... Colonel Serling... is just finishing up the inquiry.
This inquiry, may be taken down and used against them.
That eliminates you from our inquiry.

Alternatives:

investigation
probe
examination
scrutiny
research

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