Control
verbNoun
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
“the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly”
“I turned the controls over to her”
Similar:ControllerType of:Mechanisma standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
“the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw”
Type of:CriterionStandarddiscipline in personal and social activities
“she never lost control of herself”
Similar:RestraintType of:Disciplinea relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
“measures for the control of disease”
“they instituted controls over drinking on campus”
Type of:Relation(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”
“he had lost control of his sphincters”
Type of:Activitypower to direct or determine
“under control”
Type of:PowerfulnessPowerthe activity of managing or exerting control over something
“the control of the mob by the police was admirable”
Type of:Activitythe economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
“they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls”
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Type of:StatusConditiongreat skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
Type of:Spirit
Verb
handle and cause to function
“control the lever”
Similar:OperateType of:Manipulatelessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“control your anger”
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
“this substance is controlled”
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
“control the quality of the product”
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
“She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up”
Similar:ManipulateType of:Interactcheck or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
“Are you controlling for the temperature?”
Similar:VerifyType of:EssayProveTesthave a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
“Do you control these data?”
Similar:MasterType of:Knowexercise authoritative control or power over
“control the budget”
Similar:Commandverify by using a duplicate register for comparison
“control an account”
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