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criterion vs control

control vs criterion

criterion and control both are nouns.

criterion is not a verb while control is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criterion Yes No No No
control Yes No Yes No
As nouns, control is a hyponym of criterion; that is, control is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criterion:
  • criterion: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  • control: a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
Other hyponyms of criterion include control condition, design criteria.
criterion (noun) control (noun)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged the activity of managing or exerting control over something
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated (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
criterion (verb) control (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
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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