control - Meaning in Gujarati

control - Meaning in Gujarati

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Definitions and Meaning of control in English

control noun

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

   Examples

   • "he had lost control of his sphincters"
   • "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"
2. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

   Example

   • "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her"
3. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

   Examples

   • "measures for the control of disease"
   • "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"
4. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
5. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

   Example

   • "they wanted to repeal all the legislation that imposed economic controls"
6. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

   Example

   • "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"
7. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

   Example

   • "a good command of French"
8. power to direct or determine

   Example

   • "under control"
9. discipline in personal and social activities

   Examples

   • "he was a model of polite restraint"
   • "she never lost control of herself"
10. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

    Examples

    • "I turned the controls over to her"
    • "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"
11. the activity of managing or exerting control over something

    Example

    • "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

control verb

1. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

   Example

   • "Do you control these data?"
2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

   Examples

   • "control the quality of the product"
   • "He verified that the valves were closed"
   • "See that the curtains are closed"
3. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

   Example

   • "control an account"
4. handle and cause to function

   Examples

   • "control the lever"
   • "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"
5. maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

   Examples

   • "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"
   • "she keeps in line"
   • "She manipulates her boss"
   • "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"
6. exercise authoritative control or power over

   Examples

   • "Command the military forces"
   • "control the budget"
7. place under restrictions; limit access to by law

   Examples

   • "that area is restricted to security personnel only"
   • "this substance is controlled"
8. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

   Examples

   • "control your anger"
   • "hold your temper"
   • "hold your tongue"
   • "moderate your alcohol intake"
9. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

   Example

   • "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

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