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CONTROLS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 20 meanings of the word Controls.

Controls - as a noun

Power to direct or determine

Example: "Under control"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

Example: "Measures for the control of disease"

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

Example: "The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16bodily functionbodily processbody process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
control condition

The state that exists when one person or group has power over another

Example: "Her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascendance15ascendancy18ascendence15ascendency18dominance14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discipline in personal and social activities

Example: "He was a model of polite restraint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restraint9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discipline15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

Example: "A good command of french"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
command14mastery12

A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

Example: "The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
controller12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

Example: "They wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic policy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Controls - as a verb

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16contain9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeep10keep backrestrain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Handle and cause to function

Example: "Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
operate9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

Example: "She manipulates her boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep in linemanipulate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interact10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

Example: "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verify15

Place under restrictions; limit access to by law

Example: "This substance is controlled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restrict10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curb8curtail9cut backrestrict10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

Example: "Control an account"

Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Example: "He verified that the valves were closed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascertain11assure6check16ensure6insure6see3see to it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

Example: "Do you control these data?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
master8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
know11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The teacher gave me the controls of the computer."
"You need to use the controls to adjust the volume."
"The government imposed stricter controls on tobacco sales."
"The pilot took over the controls of the aircraft."
"The scientist conducted an experiment with multiple controls."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTROLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, controls is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTROLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CONTROLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, controls is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTROLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CONTROLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, controls is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTROLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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