controls

1. n power to direct or determine n a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another n (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc n a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment n the activity of managing or exerting control over something n the state that exists when one person or group has power over another n discipline in personal and social activities n great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity n a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine n a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance n the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. v exercise authoritative control or power over v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits v handle and cause to function v control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage v check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard v verify by using a duplicate register for comparison v be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something v have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of Source: ecdict

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