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   control

   /kənˈtrəʊl/

   noun

   • 1. the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events: "the whole operation is under the control of a production manager" Similar jurisdictionswaypowerauthoritycommanddominancedominationgovernmentmasteryleadershiprulereignsovereigntysupremacyascendancypredominancehegemonychargemanagementdirectionguidancesupervisionsuperintendenceoversightinfluencerare:prepotenceprepotencyprepollency
   • ▪ the ability to manage a machine, vehicle, or other moving object: "he lost control of his car"
   • ▪ the restriction of an activity, tendency, or phenomenon: "crime control" Similar restraintconstraintlimitationrestrictioncheckcurbbrakereinregulation
   • ▪ the ability to restrain one's own emotions or actions: "she was goaded beyond control" Similar self-controlself-restraintrestraintself-commandself-masteryself-disciplineself-possessioncomposurecalmnesscoolnessinformal:coolrare:countenance
   • ▪ a means of limiting or regulating something: "growing controls on local spending"
   • ▪ a switch or other device by which a device or vehicle is regulated: "he had the chance to take the controls and fly the glider" Similar switchknobbuttondialhandleleverconsoleinstrument paneldashboardinformal:dash
   • ▪ the place from which a system or activity is directed or where a particular item is verified: "passport control" Similar headquartersHQbasecentre of operationscommand post
   • ▪ short for control key
   • 2. a person or thing used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment: "platelet activity was higher in patients with the disease than in the controls" Similar standard of comparisonbenchmarkstandardcheck
   • 3. a member of an intelligence organization who personally directs the activities of a spy: "he sat with his KGB control as the details of his new assignment were explained"
   • 4. a high card that will prevent the opponents from establishing a particular suit: "he has controls in both minor suits"

   verb

   • 1. determine the behaviour or supervise the running of: "he was appointed to control the company's marketing strategy" Similar be in charge ofrunbe in control ofmanagedirectadministerheadpreside overhave authority oversupervisesuperintendoverseeguidesteercommandrulegovernleaddominatereign overhold sway overhegemonizebe at the helmbe the bossinformal:head upcall the shotscall the tunebe in the driving seatbe in the saddlerun the showpull the stringsrule the roosthold the purse stringshave someone/something in the palm of one's handhave someone eating out of one's handwear the trousershave someone in one's hip pocket
   • ▪ 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" Similar restrainkeep in checkcurbcheckcontainhold backbridlerein inkeep a tight rein onsubduesuppressrepressmasterdamp downinformal:keep a/the lid onlimitrestrictset/impose limits oncurbcapconstraininformal:put the brakes on
   • ▪ 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" Similar regulatemodulateadjustaffectdeterminegovern
   • 2. take into account (an extraneous factor that might affect the results of an experiment): "no attempt was made to control for variations"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘check or verify accounts’, especially by referring to a duplicate register): from Anglo-Norman French contreroller ‘keep a copy of a roll of accounts’, from medieval Latin contrarotulare, from contrarotulus ‘copy of a roll’, from contra- ‘against’ + rotulus ‘a roll’. The noun is perhaps via French contrôle.

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2. businessjargons.com › controllingWhat is Controlling? definition, features, process and types -...

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   Definition: Control is a primary goal-oriented function of management in an organisation. It is a process of comparing the actual performance with the set standards of the company to ensure that activities are performed according to the plans and if not then taking corrective action.

3. www.geektonight.com › what-is-controllingWhat Is Controlling? Types, Characteristics, Importance, Process...

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   May 7, 2022 · Controlling is one of the important functions of management that enables an organisation to measure and rectify the irregularities in the organisational performance. Controlling helps management to limit errors in work. It also ensures standardised work with minimum or no wastage of resources and individual efforts.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTROLLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   trying to control other people's behaviour or situations in a way that is unreasonable: I began to feel more confident and to go out more but my husband, who was very controlling, couldn't deal with it. Some people in the group had controlling parents who had put them on diets early in life. I believe the committee is too controlling about money.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › controllingControlling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTROLLING is inclined to control others' behavior : domineering. How to use controlling in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTROLLING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   trying to control other people's behavior or situations in a way that is unreasonable: I began to feel more confident and to go out more but my husband, who was very controlling, couldn't deal with it. Some people in the group had controlling parents who had put them on diets early in life. I believe the committee is too controlling about money.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › controlControl Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTROL is to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate. How to use control in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Control.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTROLLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ ) adjective. 1. finance. having or attempting to exert control. It plans to sell a controlling stake in CSOB. 2. trying to control others' behaviour in an inappropriate way. We found a clear relation between experiencing controlling behaviour and violence. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › controllingControlling - definition of controlling by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; direct: The majority party controls the legislative agenda. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. To adjust to a requirement; regulate: rules that control trading on the stock market; valves that control the flow of water. 3. To hold in restraint; check: struggled to control my temper. 4.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTROL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behavior: If you can't control your dog, put it on a leash! You're going to have to learn to control your temper. The temperature is controlled by a thermostat. The laws controlling drugs are very strict in this country. The government is trying to control spending. Fewer examples.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › controllingControlling Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CONTROLLING meaning: 1 : having a need to control other people's behavior; 2 : having the power to control how something is managed or done.