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