Read/Write vs Full Control on KM folders/files

I've read some docs on what Read/Write vs Full Control permissions mean when setting permissions for users/groups for folders and files. But I'm still somewhat confused.
What exactly does the 'Write' mean in Read/Write. Does Write mean a user can:
Create a new folder
Create a new file
Modify an existing file
Delete a file
Delete a folder
When you use the pull down for setting permissions, you see: Full Control, Read/Write, Read, Write and Delete. Kind of confusing. And you can only select one of them.
Any clarification on these permissions would be greatly appreciated. Or pointing me to some good documentation.
Thanks in advance. Ron

Access authorizations
Read
Permission to display items.
Write
Permission to change items but not to display them.
In folders, this permission also allows users to create items.
Read/Write
Permission to display and change items.
In folders, this permission also allows users to create items.
Delete
To delete an item, you require delete permission (or full control) for this item and write permission for the superordinate folder.
Full Control
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