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- Definition
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- control :power to direct or determine
- control :exercise authoritative control or power over
- control the budget|Command the military forces
- control :a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- measures for the control of disease|they instituted controls over drinking on campus
- control :lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- moderate your alcohol intake|hold your tongue|hold your temper|control your anger
- control :(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired|he had lost control of his sphincters
- control :handle and cause to function
- do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol|control the lever
- control :a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
- control :maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- 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