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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






Usage

What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

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This week, James Fanelli reports on the police departments across America that are using remotely controlled drones for law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most current treatments improve attention by increasing activity in brain circuits that control focus, especially in the prefrontal cortex.

From Science Daily

Nor can private control solve all the governance problems of large firms.

From Barron's

The stoics tell us the universe is operated by reason and logic, and it takes emotional control to understand this fact.

From Salon

Revamping the calendar is an obvious solution but cannot be achieved easily given the complex nature of tennis governance, where the four Grand Slams, ATP, WTA and ITF each have controlling interests.

From BBC