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control

(k/@/n'tr/oU/l )

noun (n)

power to direct or determine(noun.attribute)

Example:
Under control.

source: wordnet30
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another(noun.linkdef)

Example:
Measures for the control of disease.
They instituted controls over drinking on campus.

source: wordnet30
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc(noun.act)

Example:
The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired.
He had lost control of his sphincters.

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a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment(noun.cognition)

Example:
The control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw.

Synonym:
control condition

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the activity of managing or exerting control over something(noun.act)

Example:
The control of the mob by the police was admirable.

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the state that exists when one person or group has power over another(noun.state)

Synonym:
ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, dominance

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discipline in personal and social activities(noun.attribute)

Example:
She never lost control of herself.

Synonym:
restraint
Antonym:
unrestraint

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great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
command, mastery

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a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine(noun.artifact)

Example:
The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly.
I turned the controls over to her.

Synonym:
controller

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a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance(noun.person)

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the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.(noun.communication)

Example:
They wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls.

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A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.(noun)

source: webster1913
The complete apparatus used to control a mechanism or machine in operation, as a flying machine in flight;(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

exercise authoritative control or power over(verb.social)

Example:
Control the budget.

Synonym:
command

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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits(verb.social)

Example:
Control your anger.

Synonym:
check, contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

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handle and cause to function(verb.contact)

Example:
Control the lever.

Synonym:
operate

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control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage(verb.emotion)

Example:
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.

Synonym:
keep in line, manipulate

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check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard(verb.social)

Example:
Are you controlling for the temperature?.

Synonym:
verify

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verify by using a duplicate register for comparison(verb.cognition)

Example:
Control an account.

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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something(verb.cognition)

Example:
Control the quality of the product.

Synonym:
ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it

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have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of(verb.cognition)

Example:
Do you control these data?.

Synonym:
master

source: wordnet30
To check by a counter register or duplicate account; to prove by counter statements; to confute.(verb)

source: webster1913

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