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Meaning of controlling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

controlling

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

    Example: With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.

    Synonyms:besteerbewieldmanagepuppeteerrule

  2. (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of exerting control.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Exerting control over a person or thing.

    Example: His mother is very controlling.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/controlhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/controlling

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