control

/kəntɹˈoʊl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

power to direct or determine
“under control”
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
“measures for the control of disease”
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
“the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw”
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
“the control of the mob by the police was admirable”
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 her”
discipline in personal and social activities
“he was a model of polite restraint”
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
“a good command of French”
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
“the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly”
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
“they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls”

verb

exercise authoritative control or power over
“control the budget”
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
handle and cause to function
“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
“She manipulates her boss”
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
“Are you controlling for the temperature?”
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
“this substance is controlled”
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
“control an account”
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“He verified that the valves were closed”
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
“Do you control these data?”

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