Wondering how to hyphenate the English word controlling? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.
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Exercise authoritative control or power over Control the budget Command the military forces |
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Lessen the intensity of Temper Hold in restraint Hold or keep within limits Moderate your alcohol intake Hold your tongue Hold your temper Control your anger |
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Handle and cause to function Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol Control the lever |
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Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage She manipulates her boss She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up The teacher knew how to keep the class in line She keeps in line |
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Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard Are you controlling for the temperature? |
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Verify by using a duplicate register for comparison Control an account |
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Be careful or certain to do something Make certain of something He verified that the valves were closed See that the curtains are closed Control the quality of the product |
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Have a firm understanding or knowledge of Be on top of Do you control these data? |
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Able to control or determine policy A controlling interest in the firm |