CONTROLED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

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

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

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

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

discipline in personal and social activities

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

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

power to direct or determine

Example: under control

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

Example: a good command of French

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

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

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

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

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

the activity of managing or exerting control over something

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

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Noun

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

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

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Noun

a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

handle and cause to function

Example: do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol; control the lever

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

Example: 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

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Verb

exercise authoritative control or power over

Example: control the budget; Command the military forces

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Verb

place under restrictions

Example: limit access to by law; this substance is controlled; that area is restricted to security personnel only

Meaning 16

Part of speech: Verb

lessen the intensity of

Example: temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger

Meaning 17

Part of speech: Verb

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

Example: Are you controlling for the temperature?

Meaning 18

Part of speech: Verb

have a firm understanding or knowledge of

Example: be on top of; Do you control these data?

Meaning 19

Part of speech: Verb

be careful or certain to do something

Example: make certain of something; He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed; control the quality of the product

Meaning 20

Part of speech: Verb

verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

Example: control an account