control

/kən-ˈtrōl/

Middle English countrollen, from Anglo-French contrerouler, from contreroule copy of an account, audit, from Medieval Latin contrarotulus, from Latin contra- + Medieval Latin rotulus roll

verb

  1. to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate

  2. to have power over : rule

  3. to reduce the incidence or severity of especially to innocuous levels

control one's anger

A single company controls the industry.

conduct manage control direct mean to use one's powers to lead, guide, or dominate. conduct implies taking responsibility for the acts and achievements of a group. manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result.

noun

  1. an act or instance of controlling; also : power or authority to guide or manage

  2. skill in the use of a tool, instrument, technique, or artistic medium

  3. the regulation of economic activity especially by government directive —usually used in plural

a singer's control of her voice

power authority jurisdiction control command sway dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

noun

  1. an experiment in which all variable factors have been kept constant and which is used as a standard of comparison to the experimental component in a controlled experiment