control
/kənˈtɹoʊl/noun, verb2 syllables
Control means: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Synonyms for control44
noun, as in the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
noun, as in a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
noun, as in discipline in personal and social activities
noun, as in a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
verb, as in be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verb, as in check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
verb, as in lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verb, as in maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
verb, as in exercise authoritative control or power over
verb, as in place under restrictions; limit access to by law
also used for control
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What does control mean?20
verb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something“He verified that the valves were closed”
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard“Are you controlling for the temperature?”
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”
handle and cause to function“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage“She manipulates her boss”
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of“Do you control these data?”
exercise authoritative control or power over“control the budget”
place under restrictions; limit access to by law“this substance is controlled”
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison“control an account”
noun
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”
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity“a good command of French”
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”
discipline in personal and social activities“he was a model of polite restraint”
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine“the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly”
power to direct or determine“under control”
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another“measures for the control of disease”
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”
the activity of managing or exerting control over something“the control of the mob by the police was admirable”
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.“they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with control?24
one syllable
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Control in a sentence
- You used a condom for birth control, right?fcbond
- The horsepower of a car matters not, with a donkey in control.mangodurian
- The gang leader made all the members toe the line, keeping control through fear.unknown
- When politicians give the impression that they don't control the situation, markets get nervous.belgavox
- The robots will gain control one day, be sure of that.gone2bacolod
- Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to postpone the meeting.shadyray601
- With so much damage to the wing, the pilot can't control the plane.Amastan
- Aerodynamic surfaces are used to control the aircraft in roll, pitch, and yaw.Hybrid
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Forms of control
as a noun
- plural
- controls
as a verb
- past tense
- controlled
- present participle
- controlling
- third-person singular
- controls
- past participle
- controlled