Control: meaning, definitions and examples

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control

 

[ kษ™nหˆtrษ™สŠl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

system management

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Synonyms

authority, command, power.

Examples of usage

  • The government has lost control over the situation.
  • She had complete control over her emotions.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A device or mechanism used for regulating or guiding the operation of a machine, vehicle, or system.

Synonyms

controller, governor, regulator.

Examples of usage

  • The car's cruise control helps maintain a constant speed on the highway.
  • He adjusted the temperature control on the air conditioner.
Context #3 | Verb

manage

To manage, direct, or oversee in order to achieve a particular result or objective.

Synonyms

direct, manage, regulate.

Examples of usage

  • She tried to control her anger and remain calm.
  • He controlled the company's finances with great skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "control" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น controle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kontrolle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kendali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontrola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrรดle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ control

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kontrol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kontrola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontrola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽงๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ control

Etymology

The word 'control' originates from the late Middle English word 'contrerolle', which came from Old French 'contrerole', a variant of 'contre-rolle'. The word 'control' has been used in the English language since the 15th century. It has roots in Latin 'contra-', meaning 'against', and 'rotulus', meaning 'a roll'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a variety of meanings related to influence, regulation, and management.

See also: controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrollably, uncontrolled.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #183, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.