controlled Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb exercise authoritative control or power over
control; command.
- control the budget
- Command the military forces
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verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
control; moderate; hold in; curb; contain; hold; check.
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
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verb handle and cause to function
control; operate.
- do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
- control the lever
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verb control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
keep in line; control; manipulate.
- She manipulates her boss
- She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
- The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
- she keeps in line
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verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
control; verify.
- Are you controlling for the temperature?
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verb verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
control.
- control an account
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verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; ascertain; check.
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
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verb have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
control; master.
- Do you control these data?
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adjective restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
- controlled emotions
- the controlled release of water from reservoirs
