control

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[ US /kənˈtɹoʊɫ/ ]
[ UK /kəntɹˈə‍ʊl/ ]

NOUN

the activity of managing or exerting control over something
the control of the mob by the police was admirable
power to direct or determine
under control
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a good command of French
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
he had lost control of his sphincters
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
I turned the controls over to her
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
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
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
discipline in personal and social activities
he was a model of polite restraint
she never lost control of herself
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
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
they instituted controls over drinking on campus
measures for the control of disease

VERB

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
He verified that the valves were closed
control the quality of the product
See that the curtains are closed
handle and cause to function
control the lever
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
that area is restricted to security personnel only
this substance is controlled
exercise authoritative control or power over
Command the military forces
control the budget
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She manipulates her boss
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
she keeps in line
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Are you controlling for the temperature?
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
control an account

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How To Use control In A Sentence

The Fat Controller and I were back inside the bolt when it arrived from the bonded warehouse at Felixstowe.
He's managed to stay calm and controlled when the other slebs have been going a bit mad, and just got on with the winning.
This, coupled with a lack of accounting controls, led the district into bankruptcy.
He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company.
Lastly, I am a bit of control freak with a blistering pace when it comes to work.
Faith in controlled nuclear fission is now being shown by the construction of atomic power stations.
The altitudinal distribution of Earth-surface processes is controlled by all these factors.
Practical measures such as quality control and testing are very important in the manufacturing process.
The area of domination and control that affected me the longest isn't limited to just my small church. Christianity Today
The transfer of control to the patient also provides the priceless gift of independence. Times, Sunday Times

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