CONTROL as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the activity of managing or exerting control over something
   Usage Example(s)
   • the control of the mob by the police was admirable
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • activity (what does activity mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • repression (what does repression mean?)
   • crowd control (what does crowd control mean?)
   • damage control (what does damage control mean?)
   • federalization (what does federalization mean?)
   • federalisation (what does federalisation mean?)
   • flight control (what does flight control mean?)
   • flood control (what does flood control mean?)
   • imperialism (what does imperialism mean?)
   • regulation (what does regulation mean?)
   • regulating (what does regulating mean?)
   • internal control (what does internal control mean?)
   • regulation (what does regulation mean?)
   • regularization (what does regularization mean?)
   • regularisation (what does regularisation mean?)
   • possession (what does possession mean?)
   • ownership (what does ownership mean?)
   • possession (what does possession mean?)
   • power trip (what does power trip mean?)
   • riot control (what does riot control mean?)
   • riot control operations (what does riot control operations mean?)
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • taking hold (what does taking hold mean?)
   • seizing (what does seizing mean?)
   • prehension (what does prehension mean?)
   • steering (what does steering mean?)
   • steerage (what does steerage mean?)
   • steering (what does steering mean?)
   • guidance (what does guidance mean?)
   • direction (what does direction mean?)
   • self-denial (what does self-denial mean?)
   • self-discipline (what does self-discipline mean?)
   • self-control (what does self-control mean?)
   • traffic control (what does traffic control mean?)
   • price-fixing (what does price-fixing mean?)
   • restraint (what does restraint mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • manipulate (what does manipulate mean?)
   • keep in line (what does keep in line mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
   Usage Example(s)
   • the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
   • he had lost control of his sphincters
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bodily process (what does bodily process mean?)
   • body process (what does body process mean?)
   • bodily function (what does bodily function mean?)
   • activity (what does activity mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • motor control (what does motor control mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • operate (what does operate mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
   Synonym(s)
   • controller (what does controller mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the speed control on his turntable was not working properly
   • I turned the controls over to her
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • mechanism (what does mechanism mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cruise control (what does cruise control mean?)
   • dial (what does dial mean?)
   • disk controller (what does disk controller mean?)
   • governor (what does governor mean?)
   • regulator (what does regulator mean?)
   • handwheel (what does handwheel mean?)
   • joystick (what does joystick mean?)
   • regulator (what does regulator mean?)
   • switch (what does switch mean?)
   • electric switch (what does electric switch mean?)
   • electrical switch (what does electrical switch mean?)
   • valve (what does valve mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • operate (what does operate mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
4. Meaning
   • discipline in personal and social activities
   Synonym(s)
   • restraint (what does restraint mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was a model of polite restraint
   • she never lost control of herself
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • discipline (what does discipline mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • unrestraint (what does unrestraint mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • self-restraint (what does self-restraint mean?)
   • temperateness (what does temperateness mean?)
   • temperance (what does temperance mean?)
   • moderation (what does moderation mean?)
   • inhibition (what does inhibition mean?)
   • continence (what does continence mean?)
5. Meaning
   • power to direct or determine
   Usage Example(s)
   • under control
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • power (what does power mean?)
   • powerfulness (what does powerfulness mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • authority (what does authority mean?)
   • authorization (what does authorization mean?)
   • authorisation (what does authorisation mean?)
   • dominance (what does dominance mean?)
   • say-so (what does say-so mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • iron fist (what does iron fist mean?)
   • rein (what does rein mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • command (what does command mean?)
6. Meaning
   • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
   Synonym(s)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • mastery (what does mastery mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a good command of French
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • skillfulness (what does skillfulness mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • master (what does master mean?)
   • get the hang (what does get the hang mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • hold in (what does hold in mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • contain (what does contain mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • curb (what does curb mean?)
   • moderate (what does moderate mean?)
   • master (what does master mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
   Synonym(s)
   • control condition (what does control condition mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • criterion (what does criterion mean?)
   • standard (what does standard mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • control (what does control mean?)
8. Meaning
   • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
   Usage Example(s)
   • they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • economic policy (what does economic policy mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • price control (what does price control mean?)
   • ceiling (what does ceiling mean?)
   • cap (what does cap mean?)
   • floor (what does floor mean?)
   • base (what does base mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • spirit (what does spirit mean?)
   • disembodied spirit (what does disembodied spirit mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
    Usage Example(s)
    • measures for the control of disease
    • they instituted controls over drinking on campus
    Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • relation (what does relation mean?)
11. Meaning
    • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
    Synonym(s)
    • ascendance (what does ascendance mean?)
    • ascendancy (what does ascendancy mean?)
    • ascendence (what does ascendence mean?)
    • ascendency (what does ascendency mean?)
    • dominance (what does dominance mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
    Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • condition (what does condition mean?)
    • status (what does status mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • ascendant (what does ascendant mean?)
    • ascendent (what does ascendent mean?)
    • domination (what does domination mean?)
    • mastery (what does mastery mean?)
    • supremacy (what does supremacy mean?)
    • predominance (what does predominance mean?)
    • predomination (what does predomination mean?)
    • dominion (what does dominion mean?)
    • rule (what does rule mean?)
    • regulation (what does regulation mean?)
    • absolutism (what does absolutism mean?)
    • tyranny (what does tyranny mean?)
    • despotism (what does despotism mean?)
    • monopoly (what does monopoly mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • ascend (what does ascend mean?)
    • dominate (what does dominate mean?)

CONTROL as VERB

1. Meaning
   • have a firm understanding or knowledge of
   • be on top of
   Synonym(s)
   • master (what does master mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Do you control these data?
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • know (what does know mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cinch (what does cinch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • mastery (what does mastery mean?)
   • maestro (what does maestro mean?)
   • master (what does master mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
2. Meaning
   • be careful or certain to do something
   • make certain of something
   Synonym(s)
   • ascertain (what does ascertain mean?)
   • assure (what does assure mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • ensure (what does ensure mean?)
   • insure (what does insure mean?)
   • see (what does see mean?)
   • see to it (what does see to it mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He verified that the valves were closed
   • See that the curtains are closed
   • control the quality of the product
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • verify (what does verify mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • proofread (what does proofread mean?)
   • proof (what does proof mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • double-check (what does double-check mean?)
   • cross-check (what does cross-check mean?)
   • cinch (what does cinch mean?)
   • card (what does card mean?)
   • spot-check (what does spot-check mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • confirmation (what does confirmation mean?)
   • verification (what does verification mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • substantiation (what does substantiation mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • checkout (what does checkout mean?)
   • check-out procedure (what does check-out procedure mean?)
3. Meaning
   • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
   Usage Example(s)
   • control an account
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • see (what does see mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • insure (what does insure mean?)
   • see to it (what does see to it mean?)
   • ensure (what does ensure mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • ascertain (what does ascertain mean?)
   • assure (what does assure mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • accountant (what does accountant mean?)
   • comptroller (what does comptroller mean?)
   • controller (what does controller mean?)
   • control condition (what does control condition mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
4. Meaning
   • handle and cause to function
   Synonym(s)
   • operate (what does operate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
   • control the lever
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • manipulate (what does manipulate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • synchronize (what does synchronize mean?)
   • synchronise (what does synchronise mean?)
   • dial (what does dial mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   • submarine (what does submarine mean?)
   • treadle (what does treadle mean?)
   • relay (what does relay mean?)
   • gate (what does gate mean?)
   • pedal (what does pedal mean?)
   • drive (what does drive mean?)
   • fly (what does fly mean?)
   • aviate (what does aviate mean?)
   • pilot (what does pilot mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • controller (what does controller mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • operation (what does operation mean?)
   • operator (what does operator mean?)
   • manipulator (what does manipulator mean?)
5. Meaning
   • control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one’’s advantage
   Synonym(s)
   • keep in line (what does keep in line mean?)
   • manipulate (what does manipulate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • interact (what does interact mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • tease (what does tease mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
   • ingratiate (what does ingratiate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • restrainer (what does restrainer mean?)
   • controller (what does controller mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • manipulation (what does manipulation mean?)
   • use (what does use mean?)
6. Meaning
   • exercise authoritative control or power over
   Synonym(s)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • control the budget
   • Command the military forces
   Hyponym(s)
   • preoccupy (what does preoccupy mean?)
   • steer (what does steer mean?)
   • maneuver (what does maneuver mean?)
   • manoeuver (what does manoeuver mean?)
   • manoeuvre (what does manoeuvre mean?)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
   • point (what does point mean?)
   • head (what does head mean?)
   • guide (what does guide mean?)
   • channelize (what does channelize mean?)
   • channelise (what does channelise mean?)
   • steer (what does steer mean?)
   • hold one’s own (what does hold one’s own mean?)
   • manage (what does manage mean?)
   • deal (what does deal mean?)
   • care (what does care mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
   • internationalize (what does internationalize mean?)
   • internationalise (what does internationalise mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • hold sway (what does hold sway mean?)
   • govern (what does govern mean?)
   • regiment (what does regiment mean?)
   • monopolize (what does monopolize mean?)
   • monopolise (what does monopolise mean?)
   • harness (what does harness mean?)
   • rein in (what does rein in mean?)
   • draw rein (what does draw rein mean?)
   • rein (what does rein mean?)
   • corner (what does corner mean?)
   • preside (what does preside mean?)
   • dominate (what does dominate mean?)
   • master (what does master mean?)
   • charm (what does charm mean?)
   • becharm (what does becharm mean?)
   • govern (what does govern mean?)
   • rule (what does rule mean?)
   • call the shots (what does call the shots mean?)
   • call the tune (what does call the tune mean?)
   • wear the trousers (what does wear the trousers mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • commanding officer (what does commanding officer mean?)
   • commandant (what does commandant mean?)
   • commander (what does commander mean?)
   • commander (what does commander mean?)
   • air force officer (what does air force officer mean?)
   • commander (what does commander mean?)
   • commander (what does commander mean?)
   • commanding officer (what does commanding officer mean?)
   • commandant (what does commandant mean?)
   • commander (what does commander mean?)
   • restrainer (what does restrainer mean?)
   • controller (what does controller mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
7. Meaning
   • lessen the intensity of
   • temper
   • hold in restraint
   • hold or keep within limits
   Synonym(s)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • contain (what does contain mean?)
   • curb (what does curb mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • hold in (what does hold in mean?)
   • moderate (what does moderate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • moderate your alcohol intake
   • hold your tongue
   • hold your temper
   • control your anger
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
   • suppress (what does suppress mean?)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
   • keep back (what does keep back mean?)
   • hold back (what does hold back mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • restrict (what does restrict mean?)
   • restrain (what does restrain mean?)
   • trammel (what does trammel mean?)
   • limit (what does limit mean?)
   • bound (what does bound mean?)
   • confine (what does confine mean?)
   • throttle (what does throttle mean?)
   • suppress (what does suppress mean?)
   • stamp down (what does stamp down mean?)
   • inhibit (what does inhibit mean?)
   • subdue (what does subdue mean?)
   • conquer (what does conquer mean?)
   • curb (what does curb mean?)
   • damp (what does damp mean?)
   • mortify (what does mortify mean?)
   • subdue (what does subdue mean?)
   • cricify (what does cricify mean?)
   • deny (what does deny mean?)
   • abnegate (what does abnegate mean?)
   • restrict (what does restrict mean?)
   • train (what does train mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • bate (what does bate mean?)
   • thermostat (what does thermostat mean?)
   • countercheck (what does countercheck mean?)
   • counteract (what does counteract mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • moderation (what does moderation mean?)
   • moderateness (what does moderateness mean?)
   • bridle (what does bridle mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • curb (what does curb mean?)
   • bridle (what does bridle mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • curb (what does curb mean?)
   • command (what does command mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • mastery (what does mastery mean?)
8. Meaning
   • verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments
   Synonym(s)
   • verify (what does verify mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Are you controlling for the temperature?
   Hypernyms(s) control is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • test (what does test mean?)
   • prove (what does prove mean?)
   • try (what does try mean?)
   • try out (what does try out mean?)
   • examine (what does examine mean?)
   • essay (what does essay mean?)