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control vs switch

switch vs control

control and switch both are nouns.

control and switch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
switch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, switch is a hyponym of control; that is, switch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  • switch: control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
Other hyponyms of control include cruise control, dial, disk controller, governor, regulator, handwheel, joystick, regulator, electric switch, electrical switch, valve.
control (noun) switch (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something the act of changing one thing or position for another
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
power to direct or determine control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
discipline in personal and social activities railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment an event in which one thing is substituted for another
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) switch (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something make a shift in or exchange of
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
handle and cause to function change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
exercise authoritative control or power over flog with or as if with a flexible rod
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits exchange or give (something) in exchange for
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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