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control vs manage

manage vs control

control is a noun but manage is not a noun.

control and manage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
manage No No Yes No
As verbs, manage is a hyponym of control; that is, manage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: exercise authoritative control or power over
  • manage: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Other hyponyms of control include preoccupy, channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, steer, hold one's own, care, deal, handle, internationalise, internationalize, hold, hold sway, govern, regiment, monopolise, monopolize, draw rein, harness, rein, rein in, corner, preside, dominate, master, becharm, charm, govern, rule, call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers.
control (noun) manage (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) manage (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of handle effectively
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison watch and direct
handle and cause to function carry on or function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
exercise authoritative control or power over achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits be successful; achieve a goal
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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