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control vs assure

assure vs control

control is a noun but assure is not a noun.

control and assure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
assure No No Yes No
As verbs, control and assure are synonyms defined as:
  • control and assure: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Other synonyms of control include ascertain, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it.
As verbs, assure is a hypernym of control; that is, assure is a word with a broader meaning than control:
  • control: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
  • assure: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Other hypernyms of control include ascertain, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it.
control (noun) assure (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
control (verb) assure (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something inform positively and with certainty and confidence
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
handle and cause to function make a promise or commitment
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage make certain of
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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