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say-so vs control

control vs say-so

say-so and control both are nouns.

say-so is not a verb while control is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
say-so Yes No No No
control Yes No Yes No
As nouns, control is a hypernym of say-so; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than say-so:
  • say-so: the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  • control: power to direct or determine
say-so (noun) control (noun)
the power or right to give orders or make decisions the activity of managing or exerting control over something
an authoritative declaration (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
one chap's arbitrary assertion 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
say-so (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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