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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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Nvidia has a similar level of control in data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“You cannot control other people, even though you want them to do certain things or don’t want them to do certain things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

These materials are paired with specially engineered nanostructures designed to precisely control light at extremely small scales.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

With the control of Robinson, Atkinson and Stokes, Tongue has the freedom to be the wicket-taker every team needs to win Test matches.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The truck fishtailed, but Tomás got it under control and pushed ahead.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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