investigation vs count

count vs investigation

investigation and count both are nouns.

investigation is not a verb while count is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
investigation	Yes	No	No	No
count	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, count is a hyponym of investigation; that is, count is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than investigation:

investigation: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
count: the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

Other hyponyms of investigation include analysis, counting, enumeration, numeration, reckoning, tally, police investigation, police work, empiricism, examination, scrutiny, examination, testing, enquiry, inquiry, research, search, tabulation, tap, wiretap.

investigation (noun)	count (noun)
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically	the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities	a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
	the total number counted

investigation (verb)	count (verb)
	include as if by counting
	have faith or confidence in
	take account of
	determine the number or amount of
	name or recite the numbers in ascending order
	show consideration for; take into account
	have weight; have import, carry weight
	put into a group
	have a certain value or carry a certain weight

Difference between investigation and count

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