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proof vs control

control vs proof

proof and control both are nouns.

proof is an adjective but control is not an adjective.

proof and control both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
control Yes No Yes No
As verbs, control is a hypernym of proof; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than proof:
  • proof: read for errors
  • control: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Other hypernyms of proof include ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it.
proof (noun) control (noun)
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something the activity of managing or exerting control over something
a trial photographic print from a negative (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it power to direct or determine
(printing) an impression made to check for errors discipline in personal and social activities
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume) 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
proof (adjective) control (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proof (verb) control (verb)
make resistant (to harm) have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
read for errors verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
knead to reach proper lightness handle and cause to function
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset 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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