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'Request' vs. 'Inquiry'



 
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'Request' vs. 'Inquiry' #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:30 am   'Request' vs. 'Inquiry'
 

Hi,

Sometimes I get confused with 'request' & 'inquiry'.
For below example of one email, I am not sure the use of 'request' & 'inquiry' is correct.
1) Please help modify the Subject & Content in natual eng writing.
====================================================
Subject: IBM has a/an request/inquiry for ARM7

Content: Dear Steven:

I just called IBM, they requested the price of ARM7
and 5pcs sample. Please help deal with their inquiry, thanks.

====================================================

2) Could I also simplify subject as 'ARM7 request (IBM)'

Very thanks in advance.
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'Request' vs. 'Inquiry' #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:01 am   'Request' vs. 'Inquiry'
 

Hi,

'Inquiry' suggests investigation, looking for additional information. You make an inquiry about someone or something. The classic expression used to describe what the police are doing when they have detained Mr X is to say: Mr X is helping the police with their inquiries. 'Request' suggests asking for something. You could phone a firm requesting further information on a particular product.

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'Request' vs. 'Inquiry' #3 (permalink) Wed Mar 12, 2008 16:05 pm   'Request' vs. 'Inquiry'
 

Dear Alan:

Therefore I should write as following, is it right ?

====================================================
Subject: IBM requested ARM7

Content: I just phoned IBM, they requested the price of ARM7 and 5pcs sample. Please help deal with it.

====================================================
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