control

1. Power to direct or determine (synset 105203643)
   "under control"
   is a type of: power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence
   subtypes:

   • authorisation, authority, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so - the power or right to give orders or make decisions
   • corporatism - control of a state or organization by large interest groups
   • hold - power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
   • iron fist - rigorous or ruthless control
   • rein - any means of control
2. A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another (synset 113849418)
   "measures for the control of disease"; "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"
   is a type of: relation - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
3. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (synset 100832109)
   "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his sphincters"
   referred to in: physiology - the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
   is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the body
   subtypes: motor control - control of muscles
4. A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (synset 105806577)
   "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"
   is a type of: criterion, standard - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
   is a part of: experiment, experimentation - the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
   same as: control condition
5. The activity of managing or exerting control over something (synset 100805278)
   "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
   is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
   subtypes:

   • repression - the act of repressing; control by holding down
   • crowd control - activity of controlling a crowd
   • damage control - an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss
   • federalisation, federalization - the act of being put under federal control
   • flight control - control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically
   • flood control - (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods
   • imperialism - any instance of aggressive extension of authority
   • regulating, regulation - the act of controlling or directing according to rule
   • internal control - an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc.
   • regularisation, regularization, regulation - the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
   • ownership, possession - the act of having and controlling property
   • possession - (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
   • power trip - (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people
   • riot control, riot control operation - the measures taken to control a riot
   • grasping, prehension, seizing, taking hold - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
   • steerage, steering - the act of steering a ship
   • direction, guidance, steering - the act of setting and holding a course
   • self-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
   • traffic control - control of the flow of traffic in a building or a city
   • price-fixing - control (by agreement among producers or by government) of the price of a commodity in interstate commerce
   • restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
6. The state that exists when one person or group has power over another (synset 114465291)
   "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"
   is a type of: condition, status - a state at a particular time
   subtypes:

   • ascendant, ascendent - position or state of being dominant or in control
   • domination, mastery, supremacy - power to dominate or defeat
   • predominance, predomination, prepotency - the state of being predominant over others
   • dominion, rule - dominance or power through legal authority
   • regulation - the state of being controlled or governed
   • absolutism, despotism, tyranny - dominance through threat of punishment and violence
   • monopoly - exclusive control or possession of something
   same as: ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, dominance
7. Discipline in personal and social activities (synset 104890163)
   "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
   is a type of: discipline - the trait of being well behaved
   subtypes:

   • self-restraint, temperateness - exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
   • moderation, temperance - the trait of avoiding excesses
   • inhibition - the quality of being inhibited
   • continence - voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
   same as: restraint
8. Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (synset 105649804)
   "a good command of French"
   is a type of: skillfulness - the state of being cognitively skillful
   same as: command, mastery
9. A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (synset 103101611)
   "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"
   is a type of: mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
   subtypes:

   • cruise control - control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed
   • dial - the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
   • disk controller - (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive
   • governor, regulator - a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
   • handwheel - control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
   • joystick - a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers
   • regulator - any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
   • electric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
   • valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
   same as: controller
10. A spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance (synset 109527922)
    is a type of: disembodied spirit, spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
11. The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. (synset 106669947)
    "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"
    is a type of: economic policy - a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues
    subtypes:

    • price control - restriction on maximum prices that is established and maintained by the government (as during periods of war or inflation)
    • cap, ceiling, roof - an upper limit on what is allowed
    • base, floor - a lower limit

1. Exercise authoritative control or power over (synset 202445887)
   "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
   subtypes:

   • preoccupy - engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
   • channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   • steer - direct (oneself) somewhere
   • hold one's own - maintain one's position and be in control of a situation
   • care, deal, handle, manage - be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
   • internationalise, internationalize - put under international control
   • hold - take and maintain control over, often by violent means
   • hold sway - be master; reign or rule
   • govern - direct or strongly influence the behavior of
   • regiment - subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
   • monopolise, monopolize - have and control fully and exclusively
   • draw rein, harness, rein, rein in - control and direct with or as if by reins
   • corner - gain control over
   • preside - act as president
   • dominate, master - have dominance or the power to defeat over
   • becharm, charm - control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
   • govern, rule - exercise authority over; as of nations
   • call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers - exercise authority or be in charge
   same as: command
2. Lessen the intensity of;
   Temper;
   Hold in restraint;
   Hold or keep within limits (synset 202516039)
   "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
   is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
   subtypes:

   • conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
   • damp - restrain or discourage
   • crucify, mortify, subdue - hold within limits and control
   • abnegate, deny - deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
   • train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • catch - check oneself during an action
   • bate - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   • thermostat - control the temperature with a thermostat
   • counteract, countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
   same as: check, contain, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
3. Handle and cause to function (synset 201227308)
   "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
   is a type of: manipulate - hold something in one's hands and move it
   subtypes:

   • synchronise, synchronize - operate simultaneously
   • dial - operate a dial to select a telephone number
   • turn - alter the functioning or setting of
   • submarine - control a submarine
   • treadle - operate (machinery) by a treadle
   • relay - control or operate by relay
   • gate - control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
   • pedal - operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
   • drive - operate or control a vehicle
   • aviate, fly, pilot - operate an airplane
   same as: operate
   verb group: control, master - have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
4. Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage (synset 201807900)
   "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"
   is a type of: interact - act together or towards others or with others
   subtypes:

   • tease - to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
   • handle - show and train
   • ingratiate - gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
   same as: keep in line, manipulate
5. Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (synset 202526663)
   "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
   referred to in: science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge
   is a type of: essay, examine, prove, test, try, try out - put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
   same as: verify
   verb group: ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
6. Place under restrictions;
   Limit access to by law (synset 202514936)
   "this substance is controlled"; "that area is restricted to security personnel only"
   is a type of: curb, curtail, cut back, restrict - place restrictions on
   subtypes:

   • classify - declare unavailable, as for security reasons
   • taboo - declare as sacred and forbidden
   • localise, localize - restrict something to a particular area
   same as: restrict
7. Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (synset 200665078)
   "control an account"
   domain usage: archaicism, archaism - the use of an archaic expression
   is a type of: ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
8. Be careful or certain to do something;
   Make certain of something (synset 200664507)
   "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
   is a type of: verify - confirm the truth of
   subtypes:

   • proof, proofread - read for errors
   • control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
   • double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure
   • cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
   • cinch - make sure of
   • card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
   • spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
   • cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
   same as: ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it
   verb group:

   • check, check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off - put a check mark on or near or next to
   • check - verify by consulting a source or authority
   • ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   • control, verify - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
9. Have a firm understanding or knowledge of;
   Be on top of (synset 200598780)
   "Do you control these data?"
   entail: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
   is a type of: know - know how to do or perform something
   subtypes: cinch - get a grip on; get mastery of
   same as: master
   verb group: control, operate - handle and cause to function

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