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Control

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Definitions for Control

noun
power to direct or determine
Examples
  1. under control
noun
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
Examples
  1. measures for the control of disease
  2. they instituted controls over drinking on campus
noun
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
Examples
  1. the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
  2. he had lost control of his sphincters
noun
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
Synonyms
control condition
Examples
  1. the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
noun
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
Examples
  1. the control of the mob by the police was admirable
noun
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Synonyms
dominance ascendance ascendence ascendancy ascendency
Examples
  1. her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
noun
discipline in personal and social activities
Synonyms
restraint
Examples
  1. he was a model of polite restraint
  2. she never lost control of herself
noun
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
Synonyms
command mastery
Examples
  1. a good command of French
noun
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
Synonyms
controller
Examples
  1. the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
  2. I turned the controls over to her
noun
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
noun
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
Examples
  1. they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
verb
exercise authoritative control or power over
Synonyms
command
Examples
  1. control the budget
  2. Command the military forces
verb
lessen the intensity of
Synonyms
hold in hold contain check curb moderate
Examples
  1. temper
  2. hold in restraint
  3. hold or keep within limits
  4. moderate your alcohol intake
  5. hold your tongue
  6. hold your temper
  7. control your anger
verb
handle and cause to function
Synonyms
operate
Examples
  1. do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
  2. control the lever
verb
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
Synonyms
manipulate keep in line
Examples
  1. She manipulates her boss
  2. She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
  3. The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
  4. she keeps in line
verb
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Synonyms
verify
Examples
  1. Are you controlling for the temperature?
verb
place under restrictions
Synonyms
restrict
Examples
  1. limit access to by law
  2. this substance is controlled
  3. that area is restricted to security personnel only
verb
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
Examples
  1. control an account
verb
be careful or certain to do something
Synonyms
see check insure see to it ensure ascertain assure
Examples
  1. make certain of something
  2. He verified that the valves were closed
  3. See that the curtains are closed
  4. control the quality of the product
verb
have a firm understanding or knowledge of
Synonyms
master
Examples
  1. be on top of
  2. Do you control these data?

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