control

Letters that make control

o, l, n, c, r, t are letters that make 'control'

Words within control

NT, Ro, on, con, CO, Co are words within 'control'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of control

controls is a word created by adding a letter to 'control'


19 possible definitions for 'control'

Control as "a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine"

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

controller has the same meaning as control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of mechanism.

Types of control

cruise control, dial, disk controller, regulator, handwheel, electric switch, electrical switch, regulator, valve, governor, joystick, switch are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

operate, control are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

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


Control as "discipline in personal and social activities"

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

restraint has the same meaning as control

Antonyms

unrestraint has the opposite meaning of control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of discipline.

Types of control

continence, self-restraint, temperateness, moderation, temperance, inhibition are types of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"he was a model of polite restraint", "she never lost control of herself"


Control as "power to direct or determine"

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of power, powerfulness.

Types of control

authorisation, dominance, authority, hold, rein, corporatism, potency, iron fist, authorization, say-so are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

command, control are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"under control"


Control as "great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity"

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

mastery, command have the same meaning as 'control'

control as a type

'control' can be a type of skillfulness.

Derivatives of control

master, get the hang, hold in, contain, control, check, hold, moderate, curb are derivatives of 'control'.


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

control condition has the same meaning as control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of standard, criterion.

control as a part

'control' can be a part of experiment, experimentation.

Derivatives of control

control, verify are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of disembodied spirit, spirit.


Control as "have a firm understanding or knowledge of, be on top of"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

master has the same meaning as control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of know.

Types of control

cinch is a type of control.

Derivatives of control

control, mastery, command, master, maestro are derivatives of 'control'.

Verb groups of control

operate, control are verb groups of 'control'.

Entailments to control

understand is an entailment to 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"Do you control these data?"


Control as "verify by using a duplicate register for comparison"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of see, insure, ensure, ascertain, assure, control, see to it, check.

control as a category

'control' can be a category of archaicism, archaism.

Derivatives of control

control, accountant, controller, comptroller, control condition are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"control an account"


Control as "be careful or certain to do something, make certain of something"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

see, insure, ensure, ascertain, assure, see to it, check have the same meaning as 'control'

control as a type

'control' can be a type of verify.

Types of control

proofread, double-check, cross-check, spot-check, proof, cinch, control, cover, card are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

check, substantiation, confirmation, checkout, check-out procedure, verification are derivatives of 'control'.

Verb groups of control

mark off, learn, find out, check off, tick off, ascertain, tick, mark, check, see, watch, verify, control, determine, check, check are verb groups of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"He verified that the valves were closed", "See that the curtains are closed", "control the quality of the product"


Control as "handle and cause to function"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

operate has the same meaning as control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of manipulate.

Types of control

synchronise, synchronize, treadle, submarine, turn, relay, pedal, pilot, fly, dial, gate, aviate, drive are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

working(a), controller, operator, control, manipulator, running(a), functional, operative, operation are derivatives of 'control'.

Verb groups of control

master, control are verb groups of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol", "control the lever"


Control as "control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

keep in line, manipulate have the same meaning as 'control'

control as a type

'control' can be a type of interact.

Types of control

ingratiate, handle, tease are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

restrainer, controller, manipulative, manipulation, use, control are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"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 as "lessen the intensity of, temper, hold in restraint, hold or keep within limits"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hold in, contain, check, hold, moderate, curb have the same meaning as 'control'

control as a type

'control' can be a type of restrain, keep, hold back, keep back.

Types of control

mortify, subdue, restrain, confine, stamp down, inhibit, conquer, abnegate, counteract, suppress, throttle, trammel, limit, subdue, curb, damp, deny, train, restrict, thermostat, bate, catch, countercheck, crucify, bound, restrict are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

moderation, control, mastery, command, moderateness, check, bridle, curb are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"moderate your alcohol intake", "hold your tongue", "hold your temper", "control your anger"


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

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

verify has the same meaning as control

control as a type

'control' can be a type of try out, try, prove, test, examine, essay.

control as a category

'control' can be a category of science, scientific discipline.

Derivatives of control

control, control condition are derivatives of 'control'.

Verb groups of control

see, insure, ensure, ascertain, assure, control, see to it, check are verb groups of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"Are you controlling for the temperature?"


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of relation.

Example of control used within this context

"measures for the control of disease", "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency have the same meaning as 'control'

control as a type

'control' can be a type of status, condition.

Types of control

dominion, rule, regulation, ascendant, domination, mastery, predominance, absolutism, despotism, tyranny, ascendent, supremacy, predomination, prepotency, monopoly are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

dominate, ascend, dominant, ascendant, ascendent, dominating are derivatives of 'control'.


Control as "exercise authoritative control or power over"

Under this definition, control is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

command has the same meaning as control

Types of control

channelise, preoccupy, becharm, rein in, monopolize, monopolise, hold sway, govern, govern, draw rein, preside, call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers, dominate, hold one's own, steer, manoeuver, maneuver, guide, steer, point, channelize, head, handle, manage, deal, corner, harness, rein, regiment, internationalize, internationalise, hold, master, charm, rule, manoeuvre, care, direct are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

air force officer, commander, commandant, restrainer, control, command, commanding officer, controller are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"control the budget", "Command the military forces"


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of economic policy.

Types of control

roof, cap, ceiling, base, floor, price control are types of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"


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

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of bodily process, activity, body process, bodily function.

Types of control

motor control is a type of control.

control as a category

'control' can be a category of physiology.

Derivatives of control

operate, control are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired", "he had lost control of his sphincters"


Control as "the activity of managing or exerting control over something"

Under this definition, control is a noun and has the following properties:

control as a type

'control' can be a type of activity.

Types of control

traffic control, regulation, regulation, possession, direction, repression, regulating, federalisation, riot control operation, taking hold, grasping, possession, self-denial, riot control, crowd control, damage control, federalization, flight control, flood control, imperialism, internal control, regularization, regularisation, ownership, power trip, seizing, prehension, steering, steering, steerage, guidance, self-discipline, self-control, price-fixing, restraint are types of 'control'.

Derivatives of control

keep in line, control, manipulate are derivatives of 'control'.

Example of control used within this context

"the control of the mob by the police was admirable"



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