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control definition
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Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb control 6 of 8 senses of control Sense 1 control, command => preoccupy => steer, maneuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide => steer => hold one's own => manage, deal care handle => hold => hold sway => govern => regiment => monopolize => harness, rein in draw rein, rein => corner => preside => dominate, master => charm, becharm => govern, rule => call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers Sense 2 control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate => restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle => suppress, stamp down inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb => damp => mortify, subdue => deny => restrict, limit => train => catch => bate => thermostat => countercheck, counteract Sense 3 operate, control => dial => turn => submarine => treadle => relay => gate => pedal => drive => fly, aviate, pilot Sense 4 manipulate, keep in line control => tease => ingratiate Sense 7 see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure => proofread, proof => control => double-check => cross-check => cinch => card => spot-check => cover Sense 8 master, control => cinch Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb control 6 of 8 senses of control Sense 1 control, command => preoccupy => haunt, obsess, ghost => prepossess => steer, maneuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide => dock => drydock => sheer => stand out => starboard => conn => navigate, pilot => astrogate => channel, canalize, canalise => corner => park => angle-park => parallel-park => double-park => steer => hold one's own => manage, deal care handle => administer, administrate => pontificate => oversee, supervise, superintend, manage => build => organize, organise => arrange => concord => tee up => rationalize => reorganize, shake up => retool, revise, revize => collectivize, collectivise => work => come to grips, get to grips => dispose of => take care mind => tend => stoke => coordinate => juggle => process => mismanage, mishandle, misconduct => direct => hold throw, have make give => guide, steer => head, lead => chair, chairman => captain => spearhead => take hold take charge, take control => attend => move in on => operate, run => financier => work => block => warm up => conduct, carry on deal => racketeer => touch => hold => hold sway => govern => regiment => monopolize => harness, rein in draw rein, rein => corner => preside => dominate, master => command => general => officer => subjugate, subject => dragoon => enslave => charm, becharm => hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinx => voodoo => spell => govern, rule => throne => misgovern => dictate => tyrannize, grind down => reign => call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers Sense 2 control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate => restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle => reduce, tighten => tie => gate => draw the line draw a line => mark off mark out => rule harness, rein => baffle, regulate => hamper, halter, cramp => stiffen, tighten, tighten up constrain => clamp down crack down => inhibit => restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain => bridle => snaffle => curb => clog => suppress, stamp down inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb => wink, blink, blink away => stifle, dampen => suffocate => choke off choke down choke back => hush, quieten, silence, still shut up hush up => dampen, muffle, mute, deaden, damp, tone down => shush => lull, calm down => shout down => gag, muzzle => burke => silence => squelch, quell, quench => smother, stifle, muffle => damp => mortify, subdue => deny => restrict, limit => content => ration => classify => taboo => scant, skimp => localize, localise => draw => suppurate => train => trellis => catch => bate => thermostat => countercheck, counteract Sense 3 operate, control => dial => turn => submarine => treadle => relay => gate => pedal => drive => coach => test drive => drive => pull => cut in => tool => fly, aviate, pilot => fly blind => fly contact => solo => test fly => jet => glide => sailplane, soar => hydroplane, seaplane => balloon => hedgehop, flat-hat => hang glide, soar Sense 4 manipulate, keep in line control => tease => ingratiate => cozy up cotton up shine up play up sidle up suck up Sense 7 see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure => proofread, proof => control => double-check => cross-check => cinch => card => spot-check => cover Sense 8 master, control => cinch Entailment of verb control 1 of 8 senses of control Sense 8 master, control => understand Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb control 8 senses of control Sense 1 control, command Sense 2 control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate => restrain, suppress, keep keep back hold back Sense 3 operate, control => manipulate Sense 4 manipulate, keep in line control => interact Sense 5 control, verify => test, prove, try try out examine, essay Sense 6 control => see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure Sense 7 see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure => verify Sense 8 master, control Familiarity of verb control control used as a verb is common (polysemy count = 8) Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb control Sense 3 operate, control => manipulate Sense 8 master, control -------------- Sense 5 control, verify => test, prove, try try out examine, essay Sense 7 see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure => verify -------------- Sense 1 control, command -------------- Sense 2 control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate => restrain, suppress, keep keep back hold back -------------- Sense 4 manipulate, keep in line control => interact -------------- Sense 6 control => see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure -------------- Grep of noun control arms control ascii control character birth-control campaigner birth-control reformer birth control birth control device birth control pill birthcontrol calendar method of birth control center for disease control control control account control board control center control character control circuit control condition control experiment control function control grid control key control operation control panel control rod control room control stick control stock control surface control system control tower controller controllership controlling interest crowd control cruise control damage control fire control fire control radar fire control system flight control flood control gaining control ground control gun control inventory control job-control language job control military control motor control population control price control quality control remote control rhythm method of birth control riot control riot control operations self-control social control traffic control transmission control protocol transmission control protocol/internet protocol Overview of noun control The noun control has 11 senses (first 10 from tagged texts) 1. (19) control -- (power to direct or determine: "under control") 2. (17) control -- (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") 3. (7) control -- ((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") 4. (5) control condition, control -- (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") 5. (5) control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something "the control of the mob by the police was admirable") 6. (4) dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control -- (the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her") 7. (3) restraint, control -- (discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself") 8. (2) command, control, mastery -- (great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French") 9. (1) control -- (the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls") 10. (1) control, controller -- (a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her") 11. control -- (a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance) Overview of verb control The verb control has 8 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (28) control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over "control the budget"; "Command the military forces") 2. (20) control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate -- (lessen the intensity of temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger") 3. (7) operate, control -- (handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever") 4. (1) manipulate, keep in line control -- (control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "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") 5. control, verify -- (verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments: "Are you controlling for the temperature?") 6. control -- (verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account") 7. see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure -- (be careful or certain to do something make certain of something "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product") 8. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?") Grep of adj control controllable controlled controlling under control Overview of noun control The noun control has 11 senses (first 10 from tagged texts) 1. (19) control -- (power to direct or determine: "under control") 2. (17) control -- (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") 3. (7) control -- ((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") 4. (5) control condition, control -- (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") 5. (5) control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something "the control of the mob by the police was admirable") 6. (4) dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control -- (the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her") 7. (3) restraint, control -- (discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself") 8. (2) command, control, mastery -- (great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French") 9. (1) control -- (the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls") 10. (1) control, controller -- (a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her") 11. control -- (a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance) Overview of verb control The verb control has 8 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (28) control, command -- (exercise authoritative control or power over "control the budget"; "Command the military forces") 2. (20) control, hold in hold contain, check, curb, moderate -- (lessen the intensity of temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger") 3. (7) operate, control -- (handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever") 4. (1) manipulate, keep in line control -- (control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "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") 5. control, verify -- (verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments: "Are you controlling for the temperature?") 6. control -- (verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account") 7. see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure -- (be careful or certain to do something make certain of something "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product") 8. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?")
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