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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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"Spring's here, the crops look well, and then you get hit by costs of fuel, fertiliser, and everything is out of our control," he explained.

From BBC

UniCredit says it doesn’t expect to get control of the bank with the tender offer.

From MarketWatch

Designing a polyheptazine imide catalyst that performs well for a specific reaction requires careful control over many aspects of its structure.

From Science Daily

Sinner won 43 of 47 first-serve points, hit 10 aces and won 60% of points behind his second serve to remain in control of the match.

From BBC

Researchers now want to determine exactly how this sensing range is controlled and whether specific regulators determine how far cells can detect their surroundings.

From Science Daily