control vs check

control and check both are nouns.

control and check both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
control	Yes	No	Yes	No
check	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, control and check are synonyms defined as:

control and check: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Other synonyms of control include ascertain, assure, ensure, insure, see, see to it.

As verbs, check is a hypernym of control; that is, check is a word with a broader meaning than control:

control: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
check: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Other hypernyms of control include ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it.

As verbs, control and check are synonyms defined as:

control and check: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other synonyms of control include contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

control (noun)	check (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
power to direct or determine	the act of inspecting or verifying
discipline in personal and social activities	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment	an appraisal of the state of affairs
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another	the bill in a restaurant
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	a written order directing a bank to pay money
	the state of inactivity following an interruption

control (verb)	check (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of	slow the growth or development of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison	make cracks or chinks in
handle and cause to function	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
exercise authoritative control or power over	put a check mark on or near or next to
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard	verify by consulting a source or authority
place under restrictions; limit access to by law	write out a check on a bank account
	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	place into check
	decline to initiate betting
	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
	consign for shipment on a vehicle
	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
	make an examination or investigation
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

control vs check

control and check both are nouns.

control and check both are verbs.

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