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assure vs control

control vs assure

assure is not a noun while control is a noun.

assure and control both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assure No No Yes No
control Yes No Yes No
As verbs, assure and control are synonyms defined as:
  • assure and control: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Other synonyms of assure include ascertain, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it.
As verbs, control is a hyponym of assure; that is, control is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assure:
  • assure: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
  • control: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
Other hyponyms of assure include proof, proofread, double-check, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check, cover.
assure (noun) control (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
power to direct or determine
discipline in personal and social activities
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
assure (verb) control (verb)
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
inform positively and with certainty and confidence be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
make a promise or commitment handle and cause to function
make certain of maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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