check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
“Are you controlling for the temperature?”
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
“the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly”
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
“measures for the control of disease”
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
“the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired”
power to direct or determine
“under control”
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
“the control of the mob by the police was admirable”
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
“they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls”