CONTROL Definitions, Synonyms, and Scrabble Information
Is CONTROL a valid Scrabble word? Find dictionary definitions, synonyms, Scrabble and Words with Friends information, and more about the word CONTROL below.
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Scrabble and Words with Friends
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CONTROL is a valid Scrabble
word worth 9 points. Scrabble
uses the TWL word list.
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CONTROL is a valid Words with Friends
word worth 12 points. Words with
Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
- CONTROL is a 7 letter word containing the letters c, l, n, o, o, r, t.
Definitions
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control
noun power to direct or determine
under control
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control
noun 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
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control
noun (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
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control
noun 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
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control
noun the activity of managing or exerting control over something
the control of the mob by the police was admirable
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control
noun the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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control
noun discipline in personal and social activities
she never lost control of herself
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control
noun great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
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control
noun a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
I turned the controls over to her
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control
noun a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
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control
noun the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls
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control
verb exercise authoritative control or power over
control the budget
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control
verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
control your anger
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control
verb handle and cause to function
control the lever
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control
verb maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
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control
verb check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
Are you controlling for the temperature?
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control
verb place under restrictions; limit access to by law
this substance is controlled
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control
verb verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
control an account
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control
verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
control the quality of the product
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control
verb have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?
- Lookup CONTROL using the Merriam-Webster dictionary
Synonyms
ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, ascertain, assure, check, command, contain, control condition, controller, curb, dominance, ensure, hold, hold in, insure, keep in line, manipulate, master, mastery, moderate, operate, restraint, restrict, see, see to it, verify
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