control
definition: the activity of managing or exerting control over something
example: the control of the mob by the police was admirable
speech part: noun
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definition: in physiology, regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
example: The timing and control of their movements were unimpaired.
speech part: noun
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definition: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
example: The speed control on their turntable was not working properly and played off-tempo music.
speech part: noun
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controller
definition: discipline in personal and social activities
example:
speech part: noun
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restraint
definition: power to direct or determine
example: under control
speech part: noun
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definition: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
example:
speech part: noun
definition: a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
example: The control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions they wished to draw.
speech part: noun
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control condition
definition: the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
example: they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
speech part: noun
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definition: a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
example:
speech part: noun
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definition: a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
example: measures for the control of disease
speech part: noun
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definition: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
example:
speech part: noun
definition: to have a firm understanding or knowledge of
example:
speech part: verb
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master
definition: to be careful or certain to do something
example:
speech part: verb
definition: to verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
example: control an account
speech part: verb
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definition: to handle and cause to function
example: I controlled the robot with a remote.
speech part: verb
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operate
definition: to control others or oneself or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
example:
speech part: verb
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manipulate
keep in line
definition: to exercise authoritative control or power over
example: control the budget
speech part: verb
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command
definition: to lessen the intensity of
example:
speech part: verb
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check
definition: to check or regulate a scientific experiment by conducting a parallel experiment or by comparing with another standard
example: Are you controlling for the temperature?
speech part: verb
synonyms:
verify