Meaning & use

control

noun·Everyday

The power to influence, direct, or restrain the behavior of someone or something.

See it in a sentence

The pilot regained control of the aircraft after a brief moment of turbulence.

Parents often struggle to maintain control over screen time at home.

A note on using this word

In an experiment, a control refers to a baseline group used for comparison, distinct from its everyday sense of authority or restraint.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To direct the behavior or course of something.

She slowly learned to control her temper during stressful team meetings.

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