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(noun) controller
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
(noun) restraint
discipline in personal and social activities
he was a model of polite restraint; she never lost control of herself
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a good command of French
(noun) control condition
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
(noun) dominance, ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency
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
(verb) master
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?
(verb) assure, ascertain, insure, check, ensure, see, see to it
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed; control the quality of the product
(verb) operate
handle and cause to function
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol; control the lever
(verb) manipulate, keep in line
control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She manipulates her boss; She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up; The teacher knew how to keep the class in line; she keeps in line
(verb) command
exercise authoritative control or power over
control the budget; Command the military forces
(verb) contain, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
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
(verb) verify
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Are you controlling for the temperature?