Control vs. Monitor
Difference Between Control and Monitor
Controlverb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.Monitornoun
Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
The camp monitors look after the children during the night, when the teachers are asleep.Controlverb
(construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
Monitornoun
A device that detects and informs on the presence, quantity, etc., of something.
Controlnoun
Influence or authority over something.
The government has complete control over the situation.Monitornoun
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
The information flashed up on the monitor.Controlnoun
A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.
Monitornoun
A studio monitor or loudspeaker.
Controlnoun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
Monitornoun
(computing) A program for viewing and editing.
a machine code monitorControlnoun
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
Monitornoun
A student leader in a class.
Controlnoun
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
Monitornoun
(nautical) One of a class of relatively small armored warships designed for shore bombardment or riverine warfare rather than combat with other ships.
Controlnoun
(project management) A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervention in, activities that are not going according to plan.
Monitornoun
(archaic) An ironclad.
Controlnoun
A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register.
Monitornoun
A monitor lizard.
Controlnoun
(graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
Monitornoun
(obsolete) One who admonishes; one who warns of faults, informs of duty, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution.
Controlnoun
(climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the climate of a place, such as latitude, distribution of land and water, altitude, exposure, prevailing winds, permanent high- or low-barometric-pressure areas, ocean currents, mountain barriers, soil, and vegetation.
Monitornoun
(engineering) A tool holder, as for a lathe, shaped like a low turret, and capable of being revolved on a vertical pivot so as to bring the several tools successively into position.
Controlnoun
(linguistics) A construction in which the understood subject of a given predicate is determined by an expression in context. See control.
Monitornoun
A monitor nozzle.
Controlnoun
power to direct or determine;
under controlMonitorverb
(transitive) To watch over; to guard.
Controlnoun
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another;
measures for the control of diseasethey instituted controls over drinking on campusMonitornoun
display consisting of a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a CRT screen
Controlnoun
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc;
the timing and control of his movements were unimpairedhe had lost control of his sphinctersMonitornoun
someone who supervises (an examination)
Controlnoun
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment;
the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to drawMonitornoun
someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
Controlnoun
the activity of managing or exerting control over something;
the control of the mob by the police was admirableMonitornoun
an iron-clad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
Controlnoun
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another;
her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to herMonitornoun
electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
Controlnoun
discipline in personal and social activities;
he was a model of polite restraintshe never lost control of herselfMonitornoun
a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
Controlnoun
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity;
a good command of FrenchMonitornoun
any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
Controlnoun
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.;
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controlsMonitorverb
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Controlnoun
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine;
the speed control on his turntable was not working properlyI turned the controls over to herControlnoun
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
Controlverb
exercise authoritative control or power over;
control the budgetCommand the military forcesControlverb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;
moderate your alcohol intakehold your tonguehold your tempercontrol your angerControlverb
handle and cause to function;
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcoholcontrol the leverControlverb
control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage;
She manipulates her bossShe is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow upThe teacher knew how to keep the class in lineshe keeps in lineControlverb
verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments;
Are you controlling for the temperature?Controlverb
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison;
control an accountControlverb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
He verified that the valves were closedSee that the curtains are closedcontrol the quality of the productControlverb
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of;
Do you control these data?
