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Control
kənˈtrəʊl
Control definitions
verb
controls
controlling
controlled
control
- determine the behaviour or supervise the running of
"he was appointed to control the company's marketing strategy"
be in charge of run be in control of manage direct administer head preside over have authority over supervise superintend oversee guide steer- maintain influence or authority over
"there were never enough masters to control the unruly mobs of boys"
- limit the level, intensity, or numbers of
"he had to control his temper"
- remain calm and reasonable despite provocation
"her eyes flashed angrily, but she made an effort to control herself"
- regulate (a mechanical or scientific process)
"the airflow is controlled by a fan"
- take into account (an extraneous factor that might affect the results of an experiment)
"no attempt was made to control for variations"