Investigate vs Research

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Investigate

Top 2.000 (häufig)B1verb

Research

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
Am häufigsten: Research
 InvestigateResearch
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪts/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd/","/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃ//ˈriːsɜːtʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ//rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/"]/
BedeutungTo look into something closely to find out more information.The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it.
BeispielThe police will investigate the crime scene for new evidence.The research on climate change is very important for our future.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1A2
Wortartverbnoun
Kollokationencarefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, for, carefully, closely, in detail, ask somebody to, be called in to, decide to, forcareful, detailed, in-depth, piece, carry out, conduct, do, demonstrate something, find something, identify something, degree, effort, programme/​program, research in, research into, research on, an area of research, focus your research on something, somebody’s own research
Antonymeignore, overlook, disregardignorance, inactivity
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'invest' which relates to money or resources., Using as an intransitive verb; it requires an object (e.g., 'investigate the issue')., Mixing up with synonyms like 'examine' without understanding the context.Using 'research' as an uncountable noun instead of a countable noun (e.g., saying 'a research' instead of 'a piece of research'), Confusing 'research' with 'search' (research is more in-depth and analytical), Using 'research' inappropriately in non-academic contexts
Hinweise zur VerwendungCommonly used in formal contexts, especially in journalism, research, or law enforcement. It may not be seen as appropriate in casual conversations.Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid using 'research' as a verb in casual conversation; instead, use 'study' or 'look into'.

Häufige Fragen: Investigate vs Research

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Investigate und Research?

Investigate: To look into something closely to find out more information. Research: The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it.

Was ist häufiger: Investigate und Research?

Research ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Investigate und Research auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Investigate: B1, Research: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Investigate und Research austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Investigate und Research sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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