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Words with a similar base: control, control_condition, controller

'control'

[control.n.01] as in: power to direct or determine

Examples:
under control

'control'

[control.n.02] as in: a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

Examples:
measures for the control of disease
they instituted controls over drinking on campus

'control'

[control.n.03] as in: (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

Examples:
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
he had lost control of his sphincters

'control'

[control_condition.n.01] as in: a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

Examples:
the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw

'control'

[control.n.05] as in: the activity of managing or exerting control over something

Examples:
the control of the mob by the police was admirable

'control'

[dominance.n.02] as in: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

Examples:
her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her

'control'

[restraint.n.02] as in: discipline in personal and social activities

Examples:
he was a model of polite restraint
she never lost control of herself

'control'

[command.n.06] as in: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

Examples:
a good command of French

'control'

[control.n.09] as in: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

Examples:
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
I turned the controls over to her

'control'

[control.n.10] as in: a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

'control'

[control.n.11] as in: the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

Examples:
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls

'control'

[control.v.01] as in: exercise authoritative control or power over

Examples:
control the budget
Command the military forces

'control'

[control.v.02] as in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Examples:
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger

'control'

[operate.v.03] as in: handle and cause to function

Examples:
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
control the lever

'control'

[manipulate.v.05] as in: control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

Examples:
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

'control'

[control.v.05] as in: check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

Examples:
Are you controlling for the temperature?

'control'

[control.v.06] as in: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

Examples:
control an account

'control'

[see.v.10] as in: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Examples:
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the product

'control'

[master.v.04] as in: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

Examples:
Do you control these data?

Origins

					control (English)
└── conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        └── contrarotulum (Latin)