control

Meanings

• Noun

  The power or ability to manage and direct activities or people.

  - "He has great control over his employees."
  - "The conductor has control of the orchestra."

• Verb

  The act of controlling or managing.

  - "She controls the budget for the project."
  - "The government will control the border."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

defy , rebel , resist , obey , submit

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Synonyms

widget , besteer , bewield , manage , puppeteer , rule , ctrl.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with control
console , alone , moral , throne , gone

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Variants

List of all variants of control that leads to same result
control , controllabilities , controllability , controllable , controlled , controlling , controlment , controlments , controls , Control , control experiment , control experiments , control freak , control freaks , Control key , control key , control rod , control rods , control surface , control surfaces , adaptive cruise control , adaptive cruise controls , air traffic control , air traffic controls , animal control , animal controls

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Forms

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controls, controlling, controllable

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'the power to govern', from the Old French controllre 'keep under control' or Latin controllare 'keep under check'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'control' appears over 100 times in the Bible.

2. The term 'control' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

3. In the field of engineering, 'control' refers to the process of maintaining a system at a desired level or state.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power: The ability to influence or manage people or situations.

2. Authority: The right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

3. Dominance: The state of being in charge or having power over others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'control' is often used as a theme in works dealing with power dynamics, such as George Orwell's '1984'. In music, it is a common theme in songs about relationships and personal growth. In art, it can be seen in works depicting authority figures and their subjects.

How to Memorize "control"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a position of power, making decisions and giving orders. Imagine yourself in a similar role, exerting control over a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'control' with words like 'power', 'authority', and 'dominance'. Create a mental link between these concepts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-O-N-T-R-O-L: 'C' for 'Commanding', 'O' for 'Orderly', 'N' for 'Nurturing', 'T' for 'Trustworthy', 'R' for 'Reliable', 'O' for 'Organized', and 'L' for 'Leading'.

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