Definition (noun) power to direct or determine
Definition (noun) a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
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measures for the control of disease
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they instituted controls over drinking on campus
Definition (noun) (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
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the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
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he had lost control of his sphincters
Definition (noun) a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
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the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
Definition (noun) the activity of managing or exerting control over something
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the control of the mob by the police was admirable
Definition (noun) the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
Definition (noun) discipline in personal and social activities
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he was a model of polite restraint
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she never lost control of herself
Definition (noun) great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
Definition (noun) a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
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the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
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I turned the controls over to her
Definition (noun) a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
Definition (noun) the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
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they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
Definition (verb) exercise authoritative control or power over
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control the budget
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Command the military forces
Definition (verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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moderate your alcohol intake
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hold your tongue
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hold your temper
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control your anger
Definition (verb) handle and cause to function
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do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
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control the lever
Definition (verb) control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
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She manipulates her boss
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She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
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The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
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she keeps in line
Definition (verb) check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
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Are you controlling for the temperature?
Definition (verb) verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
Definition (verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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He verified that the valves were closed
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See that the curtains are closed
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control the quality of the product
Definition (verb) have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
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Do you control these data?