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inquiry vs problem solving

problem solving vs inquiry

inquiry and problem solving both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inquiry Yes No No No
problem solving Yes No No No
As nouns, problem solving is a hypernym of inquiry; that is, problem solving is a word with a broader meaning than inquiry:
  • inquiry: a search for knowledge
  • problem solving: the thought processes involved in solving a problem
inquiry (noun) problem solving (noun)
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest the thought processes involved in solving a problem
a search for knowledge the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems
an instance of questioning
Difference between inquiry and problem solving

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