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1. Able to control or determine policy
   "a controlling interest in the firm"

1. Exercise authoritative control or power over
   "control the budget"
   - command
    
2. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   "control your anger"
   - hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
    
3. Handle and cause to function
   "control the lever"
   - operate
    
4. Control (others or oneself) or influence skilfully, usually to one's advantage
   "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"
   - manipulate, keep in line
    
5. Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
   "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
   - verify
    
6. Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
   "control an account"
    
7. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   "control the quality of the product"
   - see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, assure
    
8. Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
   "Do you control these data?"
   - master

See also: controller, dominant

Type of: essay, examine, hold back, interact, keep, keep back, know, manipulate, prove, restrain, test, trial, try, try out, verify

Encyclopedia: Control Control, command and communication