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adjective
- 1. capable of being directed or influenced: "the glider was fully controllable"
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adjective. uk / kənˈtrəʊ.lə.b ə l / us / kənˈtroʊ.lə.b ə l / Add to word list Add to word list. possible or easy to control: The colour and brightness of the screen are controllable. It is a disease that is easily controllable by vaccination or antibiotics. Students must calculate the fixed, variable, and controllable costs. Compare.
Definition of controllable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for CONTROLLABLE: manageable, tractable, teachable, trainable, tame, docile, compliant, obedient; Antonyms of CONTROLLABLE: uncontrollable, unmanageable, wild, stubborn, resistant, obstinate, unyielding, peevish
1. a. : to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate. control one's anger. b. : to have power over : rule. A single company controls the industry. c. : to reduce the incidence or severity of especially to innocuous levels. control an insect population. control a disease. 2. a. : to incorporate suitable controls in.
1. Authority or ability to manage or direct: lost control of the skidding car; the leaders in control of the country. 2. One that controls; a controlling agent, device, or organization. 3. a. An instrument. b. controls A set of such instruments. 4. A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb: a control on prices; price controls. 5. a.
If something is controllable you are able to control or influence it..... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Nov 9, 2024 · the "control" family. capable of being controlled.
Controllable definition: Able to be controlled ; subject to regulation or command .
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective controllable mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective controllable, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.
us / kənˈtroʊ.lə.b ə l / uk / kənˈtrəʊ.lə.b ə l / Add to word list. possible or easy to control: The color and brightness of the screen are controllable. It is a disease that is easily controllable by vaccination or antibiotics. Students must calculate the fixed, variable, and controllable costs. Compare. non-controllable. uncontrollable.
