verb🔗ShareTo exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of."With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."governmentpoliticsorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated."The scientist controlled the experiment to isolate the effect of fertilizer on plant growth. "sciencestatisticstechnicalbiologyplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareInhibited or restrained in one's words and actions."The teacher was controlled during the noisy classroom discussion, keeping her voice calm and her actions measured. "characterattitudehumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareResulting from a comparison with control samples."The results of the student's experiment were controlled, meaning they were compared to the standard, baseline results. "sciencemedicinebiologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(in combination) Under the control of the specified entity."The children's play area is controlled by a team of volunteers. "systemorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
