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prove vs control

control vs prove

prove is not a noun while control is a noun.

prove and control both are verbs.

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