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investigation vs research

research vs investigation

investigation and research both are nouns.

investigation is not a verb while research is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
investigation Yes No No No
research Yes No Yes No
As nouns, research is a hyponym of investigation; that is, research is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than investigation:
  • investigation: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  • research: systematic investigation to establish facts
As nouns, research is a hypernym of investigation; that is, research is a word with a broader meaning than investigation:
  • investigation: an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
  • research: a search for knowledge
Other hypernyms of investigation include enquiry, inquiry.
investigation (noun) research (noun)
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically systematic investigation to establish facts
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities a search for knowledge
investigation (verb) research (verb)
inquire into
attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
Difference between investigation and research

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