Wondering how to hyphenate the English word controls? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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Power to direct or determine Under control |
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A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another Measures for the control of disease They instituted controls over drinking on campus |
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(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired He had lost control of his sphincters |
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A standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment The control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw |
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The activity of managing or exerting control over something The control of the mob by the police was admirable |
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The state that exists when one person or group has power over another Her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her |
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Discipline in personal and social activities He was a model of polite restraint She never lost control of herself |
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Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity A good command of French |
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A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine The speed controller on his turntable was not working properly I turned the controls over to her |
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A spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance |
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The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. They wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls |
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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? |