1. A preliminary or incomplete investigation or survey that covers only part of a subject, population, or matter under examination
The partial inquiry revealed some concerning trends but was not comprehensive enough for final conclusions.
O inquérito parcial revelou algumas tendências preocupantes, mas não foi abrangente o suficiente para conclusões finais.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, an investigation that is limited in scope or that addresses only certain aspects of a case
The court ordered a partial inquiry into the allegations before proceeding with the full trial.
O tribunal ordenou um inquérito parcial sobre as acusações antes de prosseguir com o julgamento completo.