[General] For + verb ing / to + verb (infinitive)

[msilverio]

Hello! I'd like to know the difference between "for obtaining" and "to obtain".

For example: a method is important for obtaining/to obtain accurate information

Thanks in advance

 

[AirbusA321]

I'm not sure if there is a difference in meaning at all but the second one seems to be much more common.
Google hits:
"is important for obtaining" 4,250,000
"is important to obtain" 158,000,000

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forum.

For example: 'A method is important for obtaining/to obtain accurate information.'

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[Raymott]

For example: "A method is important for obtaining/to obtain accurate information."

In this case, the meaning is the same and either can be used.