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controlled

/kənˈtɹoʊld/verb, adjective2 syllables

Controlled means: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.

Synonyms for controlled38

verb, as in be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure, determine, find out, watch, learn, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick, verify

verb, as in check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

control, verify, see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, assure

verb, as in lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

verb, as in handle and cause to function

operate, control, master

verb, as in have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

master, control, operate

verb, as in maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

manipulate, keep in line, control

verb, as in exercise authoritative control or power over

control, command

verb, as in place under restrictions; limit access to by law

restrict, control

verb, as in verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

control

adjective, as in restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

contained, disciplined, dominated, harnessed, obsessed, possessed, price-controlled, regimented, restrained

Opposites of controlled

uncontrolled

What does controlled mean?10

verb

1

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something“He verified that the valves were closed”

2

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard“Are you controlling for the temperature?”

3

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”

4

handle and cause to function“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”

5

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of“Do you control these data?”

6

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage“She manipulates her boss”

7

exercise authoritative control or power over“control the budget”

8

place under restrictions; limit access to by law“this substance is controlled”

9

verify by using a duplicate register for comparison“control an account”

adjective

1

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds“controlled emotions”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with controlled?21

three syllables

uncontrolled
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Controlled in a sentence

  • Edna's freedom was mostly notional, since every choice was controlled by others.rul
  • Instead, he worked a switch that controlled his computer.unknown
  • The superior man controls things, he is not controlled by them.shanghainese
  • He wanted to hit her, but he controlled himself.CH
  • In modern camel racing, camels are often controlled by remote controlled robotic whips.CM
  • She wanted to hit him, but she controlled herself.CH
  • In the future, the world will be controlled by giant corporations.Hybrid
  • The secretion of pituitary gland hormones is controlled by the hypothalamus.Miktsoanit

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