control implies a regulating or restraining in order to keep within bounds or on a course. direct implies constant guiding and regulating so as to achieve smooth operation. power, authority, jurisdiction, …

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To control is to dominate or command something or someone, as in Tomas showed excellent control of his hand several weeks after his surgery. As a noun, control can refer to the act of controlling, as in I …

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Controls are the methods that a government uses to restrict increases, for example in prices, wages, or weapons. Critics question whether price controls would do any good. Their talks are expected to …

To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; direct: The majority party controls the legislative agenda. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. To adjust to a requirement; regulate: rules that control trading …

Control, an element of management accounting Comptroller (or controller), a senior financial officer in an organization Controlling interest, a percentage of voting stock shares sufficient to prevent opposition …

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To have control is to have the power to run something in an orderly way. A skillful teacher maintains control over students who might otherwise waste time or be disruptive.