control
English Thesaurus
1. the activity of managing or exerting control over something (noun.act)
hypernym | : | activity, |
definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | repression, |
definition | : | the act of repressing; control by holding down (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | crowd control, |
definition | : | activity of controlling a crowd (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | damage control, |
definition | : | an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | flight control, |
definition | : | control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | flood control, |
definition | : | (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | imperialism, |
definition | : | any instance of aggressive extension of authority (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | regulating, regulation, |
definition | : | the act of controlling or directing according to rule (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | internal control, |
definition | : | an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc. (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | ownership, possession, |
definition | : | the act of having and controlling property (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | possession, |
definition | : | (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | power trip, |
definition | : | (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | traffic control, |
definition | : | control of the flow of traffic in a building or a city (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | price-fixing, |
definition | : | control (by agreement among producers or by government) of the price of a commodity in interstate commerce (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | restraint, |
definition | : | the act of controlling by restraining someone or something (noun.act) |
2. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (noun.act)
domain category | : | physiology, |
definition | : | the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms (noun.cognition) |
3. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | mechanism, |
definition | : | device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | cruise control, |
definition | : | control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | dial, |
definition | : | the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | disk controller, |
definition | : | (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | governor, regulator, |
definition | : | a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | handwheel, |
definition | : | control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | joystick, |
definition | : | a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | regulator, |
definition | : | any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | electric switch, electrical switch, switch, |
definition | : | control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | valve, |
definition | : | control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid (noun.artifact) |
4. discipline in personal and social activities (noun.attribute)
hypernym | : | discipline, |
definition | : | the trait of being well behaved (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | inhibition, |
definition | : | the quality of being inhibited (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | continence, |
definition | : | voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge (noun.attribute) |
5. power to direct or determine (noun.attribute)
hypernym | : | power, powerfulness, |
definition | : | possession of controlling influence (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | corporatism, |
definition | : | control of a state or organization by large interest groups (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | hold, |
definition | : | power by which something or someone is affected or dominated (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | iron fist, |
definition | : | rigorous or ruthless control (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | rein, |
definition | : | any means of control (noun.attribute) |
6. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | skillfulness, |
definition | : | the state of being cognitively skillful (noun.cognition) |
7. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | criterion, standard, |
definition | : | the ideal in terms of which something can be judged (noun.cognition) |
8. the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | economic policy, |
definition | : | a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | price control, |
definition | : | restriction on maximum prices that is established and maintained by the government (as during periods of war or inflation) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | cap, ceiling, roof, |
definition | : | an upper limit on what is allowed (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | base, floor, |
definition | : | a lower limit (noun.communication) |
9. a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance (noun.person)
hypernym | : | disembodied spirit, spirit, |
definition | : | any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings (noun.person) |
10. a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another (noun.linkdef)
hypernym | : | relation, |
definition | : | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together (noun.tops) |
11. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another (noun.state)
hypernym | : | condition, status, |
definition | : | a state at a particular time (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | ascendant, ascendent, |
definition | : | position or state of being dominant or in control (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | dominion, rule, |
definition | : | dominance or power through legal authority (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | regulation, |
definition | : | the state of being controlled or governed (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | monopoly, |
definition | : | exclusive control or possession of something (noun.state) |
12. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition)
hypernym | : | know, |
definition | : | know how to do or perform something (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | cinch, |
definition | : | get a grip on; get mastery of (verb.cognition) |
entail | : | understand, |
definition | : | know and comprehend the nature or meaning of (verb.cognition) |
verb group | : | control, operate, |
definition | : | handle and cause to function (verb.contact) |
13. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
hypernym | : | verify, |
definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | control, |
definition | : | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | double-check, |
definition | : | check once more to be absolutely sure (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | cross-check, |
definition | : | check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | cinch, |
definition | : | make sure of (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | card, |
definition | : | ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | spot-check, |
definition | : | pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | cover, |
definition | : | maintain a check on; especially by patrolling (verb.communication) |
verb group | : | check, |
definition | : | verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition) |
verb group | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
verb group | : | control, verify, |
definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
14. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition)
domain category | : | archaicism, archaism, |
definition | : | the use of an archaic expression (noun.communication) |
15. handle and cause to function (verb.contact)
hypernym | : | manipulate, |
definition | : | hold something in one's hands and move it (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | dial, |
definition | : | operate a dial to select a telephone number (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | turn, |
definition | : | alter the functioning or setting of (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | submarine, |
definition | : | control a submarine (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | treadle, |
definition | : | operate (machinery) by a treadle (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | relay, |
definition | : | control or operate by relay (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | gate, |
definition | : | control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | pedal, |
definition | : | operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument (verb.creation) |
hyponym | : | drive, |
definition | : | operate or control a vehicle (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | aviate, fly, pilot, |
definition | : | operate an airplane (verb.motion) |
verb group | : | control, master, |
definition | : | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition) |
16. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion)
hypernym | : | interact, |
definition | : | act together or towards others or with others (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | tease, |
definition | : | to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them (verb.emotion) |
hyponym | : | handle, |
definition | : | show and train (verb.emotion) |
hyponym | : | ingratiate, |
definition | : | gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts (verb.emotion) |
17. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
hyponym | : | preoccupy, |
definition | : | engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively (verb.emotion) |
hyponym | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | steer, |
definition | : | direct (oneself) somewhere (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | hold one's own, |
definition | : | maintain one's position and be in control of a situation (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | hold, |
definition | : | take and maintain control over, often by violent means (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | hold sway, |
definition | : | be master; reign or rule (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | govern, |
definition | : | direct or strongly influence the behavior of (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | regiment, |
definition | : | subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | corner, |
definition | : | gain control over (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | preside, |
definition | : | act as president (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | dominate, master, |
definition | : | have dominance or the power to defeat over (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | becharm, charm, |
definition | : | control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | govern, rule, |
definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
18. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
hyponym | : | damp, |
definition | : | restrain or discourage (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | abnegate, deny, |
definition | : | deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure (verb.possession) |
hyponym | : | restrict, |
definition | : | place under restrictions; limit access to (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | train, |
definition | : | cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | catch, |
definition | : | check oneself during an action (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | bate, |
definition | : | moderate or restrain; lessen the force of (verb.social) |
hyponym | : | thermostat, |
definition | : | control the temperature with a thermostat (verb.social) |
19. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social)
20. the activity of managing or exerting control over something (noun.act)
derivation | : | control, keep in line, manipulate, |
definition | : | control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion) |
21. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (noun.act)
22. discipline in personal and social activities (noun.attribute)
antonym | : | unrestraint, |
definition | : | the quality of lacking restraint (noun.attribute) |
23. power to direct or determine (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | command, control, |
definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
24. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | control, master, |
definition | : | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | get the hang, master, |
definition | : | be or become completely proficient or skilled in (verb.cognition) |
25. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | control, verify, |
definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
26. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another (noun.state)
derivation | : | ascend, |
definition | : | become king or queen (verb.social) |
derivation | : | dominate, |
definition | : | be in control (verb.stative) |
derivation | : | dominant, |
definition | : | exercising influence or control (adj.all) |
27. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | maestro, master, |
definition | : | an artist of consummate skill (noun.person) |
28. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
29. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | control, control condition, |
definition | : | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition) |
30. handle and cause to function (verb.contact)
derivation | : | operation, |
definition | : | the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.) (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, controller, |
definition | : | a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | manipulator, operator, |
definition | : | an agent that operates some apparatus or machine (noun.person) |
31. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion)
derivation | : | manipulation, use, |
definition | : | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | the activity of managing or exerting control over something (noun.act) |
derivation | : | manipulative, |
definition | : | skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage (adj.all) |
32. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | power to direct or determine (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | command, |
definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | commander, |
definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
derivation | : | commander, |
definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
derivation | : | command, |
definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
33. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
derivation | : | moderateness, moderation, |
definition | : | quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
34. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social)
derivation | : | control, control condition, |
definition | : | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition) |
35. the activity of managing or exerting control over something (noun.act)
derivation | : | control, keep in line, manipulate, |
definition | : | control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion) |
36. (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (noun.act)
37. discipline in personal and social activities (noun.attribute)
antonym | : | unrestraint, |
definition | : | the quality of lacking restraint (noun.attribute) |
38. power to direct or determine (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | command, control, |
definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
39. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | control, master, |
definition | : | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | get the hang, master, |
definition | : | be or become completely proficient or skilled in (verb.cognition) |
40. a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | control, verify, |
definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
41. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another (noun.state)
derivation | : | ascend, |
definition | : | become king or queen (verb.social) |
derivation | : | dominate, |
definition | : | be in control (verb.stative) |
derivation | : | dominant, |
definition | : | exercising influence or control (adj.all) |
42. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | maestro, master, |
definition | : | an artist of consummate skill (noun.person) |
43. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
44. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | control, control condition, |
definition | : | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition) |
45. handle and cause to function (verb.contact)
derivation | : | operation, |
definition | : | the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.) (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, controller, |
definition | : | a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | manipulator, operator, |
definition | : | an agent that operates some apparatus or machine (noun.person) |
46. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion)
derivation | : | manipulation, use, |
definition | : | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage (noun.act) |
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | the activity of managing or exerting control over something (noun.act) |
derivation | : | manipulative, |
definition | : | skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage (adj.all) |
47. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
derivation | : | control, |
definition | : | power to direct or determine (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | command, |
definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | commander, |
definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
derivation | : | commander, |
definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
derivation | : | command, |
definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
48. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
derivation | : | moderateness, moderation, |
definition | : | quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
49. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social)
derivation | : | control, control condition, |
definition | : | a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment (noun.cognition) |
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