Investigate vs. Research
Difference Between Investigate and Research
Investigateverb
(transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
to investigate the causes of natural phenomenaResearchnoun
(uncountable) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.
The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people. File:The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang.oggInvestigateverb
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
to investigate an unsolved murderResearchnoun
A particular instance or piece of research.
Investigateverb
(intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.
Researchverb
(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
Investigateverb
investigate scientifically;
Let's investigate the syntax of ChineseResearchverb
(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.
Investigateverb
conduct an inquiry or investigation of;
The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularitiesinquire into the disappearance of the rich old ladyResearchverb
(transitive) To search again.
Researchnoun
systematic investigation to establish facts
Researchnoun
a search for knowledge;
their pottery deserves more research than it has receivedResearchverb
inquire into
Researchverb
attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner;
The student researched the history of that word
