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controls

 

[ kษ™nหˆtroสŠlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer software

Controls refer to the user interface elements in a software application that allow users to interact with and manipulate the program. They include buttons, sliders, dropdown menus, checkboxes, and other elements that enable users to input data, make selections, and navigate the software.

Synonyms

interface elements, user interface components

Examples of usage

  • Click on the 'Save' button to store your changes.
  • Use the slider to adjust the volume control.
  • The controls for adjusting the image brightness are located in the settings menu.
Context #2 | Verb

to manage or direct

To control means to manage, direct, or influence the behavior or actions of something or someone. It involves setting limits, enforcing rules, or regulating a process.

Synonyms

direct, manage, regulate

Examples of usage

  • Parents need to control their children's screen time.
  • The company implemented new measures to control costs.
  • He struggled to control his temper during the argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "controls" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น controles

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kontrollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kontrol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั‚ั€ะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontrole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrรดles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ controles

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kontroller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูˆุงุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovlรกdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovlรกdanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽงๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kontrole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณrntรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ controles

Etymology

The word 'controls' originated from the Middle English word 'countrollen' which meant 'to check or verify accounts'. It later evolved to encompass the idea of managing or directing various aspects. The concept of control has been integral to human societies throughout history, from establishing rules and regulations to governing behavior and resources.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,330, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.