control
Pronunciation:
/kənˈtɹəʊl//kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/noun
Definitions
Influence or authority over something.
Example: The government has complete control over the situation.
A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or non-existent.
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
verb
Definitions
To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
Example: With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.
Synonyms:besteerbewieldmanagepuppeteerrule(construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.