Common | Get | Retrieves information or data. | Get-Process |
| Set | Modifies data or a setting. | Set-Content |
| New | Creates a new resource or object. | New-Item |
| Remove | Deletes a resource or object. | Remove-Item |
Communication | Connect | Establishes a connection to a resource. | Connect-AzAccount |
| Disconnect | Terminates a connection. | Disconnect-Vpn |
| Read | Reads data from a source. | Read-Host |
| Send | Sends data to a recipient. | Send-MailMessage |
| Write | Outputs data to a destination. | Write-Host |
Data | Backup | Creates a copy of data for protection. | Backup-SqlDatabase |
| Checkpoint | Creates a save point or state. | Checkpoint-Computer |
| Compare | Compares two sets of data. | Compare-Object |
| Compress | Reduces the size of data. | Compress-Archive |
| Convert | Changes the format of data. | ConvertTo-Json |
| Export | Transfers data out of a system. | Export-Csv |
| Group | Aggregates data into groups. | Group-Object |
| Import | Brings data into a system. | Import-Csv |
| Initialize | Prepares a resource for use. | Initialize-Disk |
| Limit | Restricts the amount or type of data. | Limit-EventLog |
| Merge | Combines multiple data sets. | Merge-SPLogFile |
| Optimize | Enhances performance or efficiency. | Optimize-Volume |
| Restore | Recovers data to a previous state. | Restore-Computer |
| Save | Stores data permanently. | Save-Module |
| Sync | Synchronizes data between sources. | Sync-AppvPublishingServer |
| Unblock | Removes restrictions or blocks from data. | Unblock-File |
Diagnostic | Debug | Analyzes code or a process to find errors. | Debug-Process |
| Measure | Obtains metrics or statistics. | Measure-Object |
| Ping | Tests network connectivity. | Test-Connection |
| Repair | Fixes issues or restores functionality. | Repair-Volume |
| Resolve | Determines the outcome or solution. | Resolve-DnsName |
| Test | Verifies if a condition is true. | Test-Path |
Lifecycle | Approve | Confirms or allows an action. | Approve-DscConfiguration |
| Assert | Declares or enforces a condition. | Assert-VMDeployment |
| Build | Compiles or assembles components. | Build-SqlDatabaseProject |
| Complete | Finalizes an operation. | Complete-Transaction |
| Confirm | Asks for confirmation of an action. | Confirm-SecureBootUEFI |
| Deny | Rejects an action or request. | Deny-Request |
| Deploy | Puts a resource into service. | Deploy-Application |
| Install | Places software or resources on a system. | Install-Module |
| Invoke | Calls or executes a command. | Invoke-Command |
| Register | Registers a resource or action. | Register-ObjectEvent |
| Request | Asks for a resource or action. | Request-SmbOpenFile |
| Resume | Continues a suspended operation. | Resume-Job |
| Start | Begins an operation or process. | Start-Service |
| Stop | Ends an operation or process. | Stop-Service |
| Submit | Sends data or a request. | Submit-PSSession |
| Suspend | Pauses an operation temporarily. | Suspend-Job |
| Uninstall | Removes software or resources. | Uninstall-Module |
| Unregister | Removes a registration or action. | Unregister-Event |
| Wait | Pauses until a condition is met. | Wait-Job |
Security | Block | Prevents access or actions. | Block-FileShareAccess |
| Grant | Allows access or actions. | Grant-ADPermission |
| Protect | Secures resources. | Protect-CmsMessage |
| Revoke | Removes granted permissions. | Revoke-ADPermission |
| Unprotect | Removes protection from a resource. | Unprotect-CmsMessage |
Other | Add | Includes a resource or data. | Add-Content |
| Clear | Removes data from a resource. | Clear-Content |
| Close | Terminates access to a resource. | Close-Job |
| Copy | Duplicates a resource or data. | Copy-Item |
| Enter | Gains access to a resource or context. | Enter-PSSession |
| Exit | Leaves a resource or context. | Exit-PSSession |
| Find | Searches for data or resources. | Find-Module |
| Format | Structures data into a specific format. | Format-Table |
| Hide | Conceals a resource or data. | Hide-WUUpdate |
| Join | Combines resources or data. | Join-Path |
| Lock | Secures a resource to prevent changes. | Lock-BitLockerVolume |
| Move | Transfers a resource or data. | Move-Item |
| Open | Gains access to a resource or data. | Open-EventLog |
| Pop | Removes the top item from a stack. | Pop-Location |
| Push | Adds an item to the top of a stack. | Push-Location |
| Rename | Changes the name of a resource. | Rename-Item |
| Reset | Returns a resource to its default state. | Reset-ComputerMachinePassword |
| Search | Finds resources or data. | Search-ADAccount |
| Select | Chooses specific data or resources. | Select-Object |
| Show | Displays data or resources. | Show-Command |
| Skip | Bypasses data or actions. | Skip-While |
| Split | Divides data into parts. | Split-Path |
| Step | Advances through a process incrementally. | Step-Into |
| Switch | Alternates between resources or actions. | Switch-WindowsMode |
| Undo | Reverses a previous action. | Undo-Transaction |
| Unlock | Removes security from a resource. | Unlock-BitLocker |
| Watch | Monitors resources or data. | Watch-Event |