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tally vs investigation

investigation vs tally

tally and investigation both are nouns.

tally is a verb but investigation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
investigation Yes No No No
As nouns, investigation is a hypernym of tally; that is, investigation is a word with a broader meaning than tally:
  • tally: the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
  • investigation: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
Other hypernyms of tally include investigating.
tally (noun) investigation (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
a bill for an amount due
tally (verb) investigation (verb)
determine the sum of
keep score, as in games
gain points in a game
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between tally and investigation

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