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