Enquiry vs Investigation

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Enquiry

Top 5000 (bastante comum)B2noun

Investigation

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Investigation
 EnquiryInvestigation
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnkwəri//ɪnˈkwaɪəri/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/
SignificadoA question or a request for information.Looking into something to find out more about it.
ExemploI made an enquiry about the availability of the product.The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 5000 (bastante comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesdetailed, thorough, full, carry out, conduct, have, be underway, take place, begin, report, team, process, at an/​the enquiry, during an/​the enquiry, in an/​the enquiry, a steward’s enquiry, the outcome of an enquiry, the result of an enquiry, exhaustive, extensive, thorough, flood, stream, make, pursue, send, desk, office, service, pending enquiry, enquiry about, enquiry as to, direct an enquiry to somebody, careful, systematic, further, encourage, enquiry concerning, enquiry into, an area of enquiry, a board of enquiry, a commission of enquirycareful, close, detailed, carry out, conduct, pursue, demonstrate something, reveal something, show something, on investigation, under investigation, investigation into, the subject of an investigation, careful, close, detailed, carry out, conduct, pursue, demonstrate something, reveal something, show something, on investigation, under investigation, investigation into, the subject of an investigation
Antônimosanswer, responsedisregard, neglect, overlook
Erros comunsConfused with 'inquiry'; 'enquiry' is often British English., Using 'enquiry' in informal contexts where 'question' is more suitable., Incorrect pluralization; 'enquiries' should not be replaced with 'enquiries'.Confused with 'invest' which means to put money into something., Using 'investigation' as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'investigation' with 'inspector', which refers to a person.
Notas de usoUse 'enquiry' in formal or business contexts when asking for information. In casual conversations, 'question' may be more common. Avoid using 'enquiry' in very informal settings.Use 'investigation' in formal contexts, like police work or research. Avoid in casual conversations.

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Perguntas frequentes: Enquiry vs Investigation

Qual é a diferença entre Enquiry e Investigation?

Enquiry: A question or a request for information. Investigation: Looking into something to find out more about it.

Qual é mais comum: Enquiry e Investigation?

Investigation é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Enquiry e Investigation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Enquiry: B2, Investigation: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Enquiry e Investigation?

Enquiry: noun, Investigation: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Enquiry: I made an enquiry about the availability of the product. Investigation: The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case.

Posso usar Enquiry e Investigation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Enquiry e Investigation são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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