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investigate vs canvass

canvass vs investigate

investigate is not a noun while canvass is a noun.

investigate and canvass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
investigate No No Yes No
canvass Yes No Yes No
As verbs, canvass is a hypernym of investigate; that is, canvass is a word with a broader meaning than investigate:
  • investigate: investigate scientifically
  • canvass: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Other hypernyms of investigate include analyse, analyze, examine, study.
investigate (noun) canvass (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a tent made of canvas fabric
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
an oil painting on canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
investigate (verb) canvass (verb)
investigate scientifically consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
conduct an inquiry or investigation of solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
Difference between investigate and canvass

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