clear inquiry

[/klɪr ɪnˈkwaɪri/]
noun phrasepl: clear inquiries
investigação clara; pergunta clara; consulta clara
1. A question or request for information that is explicit, unambiguous, and easy to understand
The customer made a clear inquiry about the product's warranty.
O cliente fez uma pergunta clara sobre a garantia do produto.
2. A formal investigation or examination conducted in a straightforward and transparent manner
The board launched a clear inquiry into the financial discrepancies.
A diretoria iniciou uma investigação clara sobre as discrepâncias financeiras.
3. A direct and unambiguous question posed for the purpose of obtaining specific information
Without a clear inquiry, we cannot provide an accurate response.
Sem uma pergunta clara, não podemos fornecer uma resposta precisa.
In Brazilian business culture, 'clear inquiry' reflects the preference for direct communication and transparency. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in legal, business, and customer service contexts to emphasize the importance of unambiguous questions. In Portugal, 'inquérito' carries more formal weight, often associated with official investigations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct questionstraightforward inquiryexplicit questionunambiguous inquirydistinct question
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague inquiryambiguous questionunclear questionobscure inquiry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
investigação clara; pergunta clara
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
inquérito claro
More formal, often used in legal/investigative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pergunta direta; consulta sem ambiguidade
Common in conversational business settings
Portugal
inquérito claro; pergunta inequívoca
Formal register; 'inquérito' more common in official contexts

Related Words

investigationquestionrequest for informationclarificationexaminationinterrogation

Related Idioms & Phrases

ask a clear inquiry
make a clear inquiry
conduct a clear inquiry
respond to a clear inquiry
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