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switch vs control

control vs switch

switch and control both are nouns.

switch and control both are verbs.

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