controlled
Pronunciation:
/kənˈtɹəʊld//kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/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.
adjective
Definitions
Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.
Resulting from a comparison with control samples.
(in combination) Under the control of the specified entity.