확인하다 vs 검토하다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 확인하다
Listen to 검토하다
| 확인하다 | 검토하다 |
|---|---|
hwak-KIN-ha-da verb | geom-to-ha-da verb |
| to check, confirm, or verify information | to review or examine (documents, proposals, plans) in detail |
How they differ
검토하다 emphasizes careful examination, analysis, or consideration of content (e.g., documents or proposals), whereas 확인하다 focuses on verifying correctness or presence of specific facts or items.
When to use each
When to use 확인하다: Prefer 확인하다 when you only need to verify a fact, status, or simple detail.
When to use 검토하다: Prefer 검토하다 when referring to reviewing documents, proposals, or plans thoroughly and considering revisions or implications.
Side-by-side examples
- 서류의 서명 여부를 확인했습니다.
(I confirmed whether the document was signed.) - 제안서를 검토한 후 회신하겠습니다.
(I'll reply after reviewing the proposal.)
Register & nuance: 검토하다 is neutral to formal and commonly used in business, administrative, or academic contexts; 확인하다 is more everyday and general-purpose.