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   con·trol

   /kənˈtrōl/

   noun

   • 1. the power to influence or direct people's behavior 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: "pest control" Similar restraintconstraintlimitationrestrictioncheckcurbbrakereinregulation
   • ▪ the power to restrain something, especially one's own emotions or actions: "give children time to get control of their emotions" 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 machine is regulated: "the volume control" Similar switchknobbuttondialhandleleverconsoleinstrument paneldashboardinformal:dash
   • ▪ the place where a particular item is verified: "passport control" Similar headquartersHQbasecenter of operationscommand post
   • ▪ the base from which a system or activity is directed: "communications could be established with central control"
   • ▪ short for control key
   • 2. a group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment: "they saw no difference between the cancer patients and 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 behavior 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: "you shouldn't have dogs if you can't control them"
   • ▪ 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: "he made an effort to control himself"
   • ▪ 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 results) when performing an experiment: "no attempt was made to control for variations"
   • ▪ check; verify.

   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.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.

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

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   May 7, 2022 · Controlling is an important function of management in which standards are established for comparing, monitoring, and responding to changes in the actual performance of employees. It helps to recognise the deviations in the actual work and ensures that necessary measures are taken for getting the desired results.

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

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   CONTROLLING definition: 1. A controlling stake, interest, etc. in a company is a share of the company that someone owns…. Learn more.

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   adjective. able to control or determine policy. “a controlling interest in the firm”. synonyms: dominant. exercising influence or control. Pronunciation. US.

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

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   CONTROLLING meaning: 1. A controlling stake, interest, etc. in a company is a share of the company that someone owns…. Learn more.

8. 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.

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

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTROL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behaviour: If you can't control your dog, put it on a lead! 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.

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

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    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.