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control
(k/@/n'tr/oU/l )

noun (n)

  • power to direct or determine(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Under control.
    source: wordnet30
  • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another(noun.linkdef)
    Example:
    Measures for the control of disease.
    They instituted controls over drinking on campus.
    source: wordnet30
  • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc(noun.act)
    Example:
    The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired.
    He had lost control of his sphincters.
    source: wordnet30
  • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    The control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw.
    Synonym:
    control condition
    source: wordnet30
  • the activity of managing or exerting control over something(noun.act)
    Example:
    The control of the mob by the police was admirable.
    source: wordnet30
  • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, dominance
    source: wordnet30
  • discipline in personal and social activities(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    She never lost control of herself.
    Synonym:
    restraint
    Antonym:
    unrestraint
    source: wordnet30
  • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    command, mastery
    source: wordnet30
  • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly.
    I turned the controls over to her.
    Synonym:
    controller
    source: wordnet30
  • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance(noun.person)
    source: wordnet30
  • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.(noun.communication)
    Example:
    They wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls.
    source: wordnet30
  • A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The complete apparatus used to control a mechanism or machine in operation, as a flying machine in flight;(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • exercise authoritative control or power over(verb.social)
    Example:
    Control the budget.
    Synonym:
    command
    source: wordnet30
  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits(verb.social)
    Example:
    Control your anger.
    Synonym:
    check, contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
    source: wordnet30
  • handle and cause to function(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Control the lever.
    Synonym:
    operate
    source: wordnet30
  • control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.
    Synonym:
    keep in line, manipulate
    source: wordnet30
  • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard(verb.social)
    Example:
    Are you controlling for the temperature?.
    Synonym:
    verify
    source: wordnet30
  • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Control an account.
    source: wordnet30
  • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Control the quality of the product.
    Synonym:
    ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it
    source: wordnet30
  • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Do you control these data?.
    Synonym:
    master
    source: wordnet30
  • To check by a counter register or duplicate account; to prove by counter statements; to confute.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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