Controlling: meaning, definitions and examples
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controlling
[ kənˈtroʊlɪŋ ]
behavior
The act of determining the behavior or supervise the actions of others.
Synonyms
dictating, dominating, manipulating
Examples of usage
- He is controlling every aspect of the project.
- She has a controlling personality and likes to be in charge.
Translations
Translations of the word "controlling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 controlando
🇮🇳 नियंत्रण करना
🇩🇪 kontrollierend
🇮🇩 mengendalikan
🇺🇦 контролюючий
🇵🇱 kontrolujący
🇯🇵 制御する
🇫🇷 contrôlant
🇪🇸 controlando
🇹🇷 kontrol eden
🇰🇷 제어하는
🇸🇦 متحكم
🇨🇿 kontrolující
🇸🇰 kontrolujúci
🇨🇳 控制
🇸🇮 nadzorovati
🇮🇸 stjórna
🇰🇿 бақылау
🇬🇪 კონტროლირება
🇦🇿 nəzarət edən
🇲🇽 controlando
Etymology
The word 'controlling' originated from the Middle English word 'controllen', which came from the Anglo-French word 'contreroller', meaning 'to keep a duplicate account'. The concept of control has been essential throughout history, from ancient rulers to modern-day management practices.
See also: control, controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrollably, uncontrolled.