control - noun

power to direct or determine

a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

the activity of managing or exerting control over something

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

discipline in personal and social activities

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

control - verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over
• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
• handle and cause to function
• control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

control - thesaurus

ascendance   ascendancy   ascendence   ascendency   ascertain   assure   check   command   contain   controller   curb   dominance   ensure   hold   insure   manipulate   master   mastery   moderate   operate   restraint   see   verify