control
noun
1. power to direct or determine
- under control
Definition categories: attribute, power, powerfulness
2. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease
- they instituted controls over drinking on campus
Definition categories: link, relation
3. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
- he had lost control of his sphincters
Definition categories: act, activity
4. 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
Definition categories: thought, criterion, standard
5. the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- the control of the mob by the police was admirable
Definition categories: act, activity
6. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Similar word(s): ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, dominance
Definition categories: state, condition, status
7. discipline in personal and social activities
- she never lost control of herself
Similar word(s): restraint
Definition categories: attribute, discipline
8. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
Similar word(s): command, mastery
Definition categories: thought, skillfulness
9. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
- I turned the controls over to her
Similar word(s): controller
Definition categories: man–made, mechanism
10. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
Definition categories: person, spirit
11. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
- they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
Definition categories: communication
Sentences with control as a noun:
- The government has complete control over the situation.
verb
1. exercise authoritative control or power over
- control the budget
Similar word(s): command
Definition categories: social
2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- control your anger
Similar word(s): check, contain, curb, hold, moderate
Definition categories: social, keep, restrain
3. handle and cause to function
- control the lever
Similar word(s): operate
Definition categories: contact, manipulate
4. maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
Similar word(s): manipulate
Definition categories: emotion, interact
5. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
Similar word(s): verify
Definition categories: social, essay, examine, prove, test, try
6. place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- this substance is controlled
Similar word(s): restrict
Definition categories: social, curb, curtail, restrict
7. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- control an account
Definition categories: cognition, ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see
8. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- control the quality of the product
Similar word(s): ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see
Definition categories: cognition, verify
9. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
- Do you control these data?
Similar word(s): master
Definition categories: cognition, know
Sentences with control as a verb:
- With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.