control
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/kənˈtɹəʊl/]
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Senses
1. control (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
Example: With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.
2. control (verb) — sense 2
Definition: (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
3. control (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To verify the accuracy of (something or someone, especially a financial account) by comparison with another account.
4. control (noun) — sense 4
Definition: An influence or authority over something.
Example: The government has complete control over the situation.
Concept: Контроль
5. control (noun) — sense 5
Definition: The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
6. control (noun) — sense 6
Definition: Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
Example: She had no control of her body as she tumbled downhill. She did not know up from down. It was not unlike being cartwheeled in a relentlessly crashing wave.
Connections
Polarities
Control ↔ Dependence — concept «Контроль»
Power – dominance ↔ Benevolence – caring — concept «Контроль»
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