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control vs gate

gate vs control

control and gate both are nouns.

control and gate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
gate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gate is a hyponym of control; that is, gate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: handle and cause to function
  • gate: control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
Other hyponyms of control include synchronise, synchronize, dial, turn, submarine, treadle, relay, pedal, drive, aviate, fly, pilot.
control (noun) gate (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something a movable barrier in a fence or wall
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark
power to direct or determine total admission receipts at a sports event
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) gate (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison supply with a gate
handle and cause to function
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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