Which is correct English?

Question

Should I say "Please complete the Inquiry Form" or "Please complete the Enquiry Form"?

Answer 1

Well, you've really started something here!!!

According to MY Oxford Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus,
Enquire = to ASK. Enquiry = the ACT of asking.
Inquire = to make an inquiry. Inquiry = an investigation.
That's the ENGLISH definition, so if you're using this form in Britain use Enquiry unless it's a serious investigation!

According to http://dictionary.reference.com/
the American Heritage Dictionary says,
Enquiry = Variant of inquiry.
Inquiry = The act of inquiring.
A question; a query.
A close examination of a matter in a search for information or truth.

So if you're doing this in America, use Inquiry.

Answer 2

INQUIRY - a formal investigation to determine the facts of a case
ENQUIRY - general questions

So, you should use ENQUIRY in this instance.

Answer 3

First of all.....

"What" is correct English? (not which)

Please complete the inquiry form.

Answer 4

If you live in the US, the first one is correct.

If you live in Britain, the second one might be the correct one.

What is correct? Check Oxford' pronunciation of Inquiry/Enquiry & spelling.

Answer 5

Inquiry

an inquiry is a question

Answer 6

enquiry form

Answer 7

If you are speeking the Queens English use Enquiry.

other wise use Inquiry.

Answer 8

You asked "Which is correct English?"

English English uses enquiry.

U.S.A. English uses inquiry.

Answer 9

Enquiry. Usually used for making an ENQUIRY

Inquiry is American and usually used for INQUESTS

Answer 10

Enquiry is better
Inquiry is American