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control vs prove

prove vs control

control is a noun but prove is not a noun.

control and prove both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
prove No No Yes No
As verbs, prove is a hypernym of control; that is, prove is a word with a broader meaning than control:
  • control: check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
  • prove: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Other hypernyms of control include essay, examine, test, try, try out.
control (noun) prove (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) prove (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something obtain probate of
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
handle and cause to function provide evidence for
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage take a trial impression of
exercise authoritative control or power over cause to puff up with a leaven
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits increase in volume
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
place under restrictions; limit access to by law be shown or be found to be
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