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- DictionaryCon·trolled/kənˈtrōld/
adjective
- 1. not showing emotion; having one's feelings under control: "his every word seemed to be calm and controlled"
- 2. under the control of someone or something: "the country's tightly controlled financial markets"
1. : restrained. 2. : regulated by law with regard to possession and use. controlled drugs. Examples of controlled in a Sentence. Instead of arguing, they talked in a calm, controlled manner. The test was done under controlled conditions. The polar bears at the zoo live in a controlled environment.
Controlled definition: held in check; curbed. See examples of CONTROLLED used in a sentence.
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, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine.
1. Authority or ability to manage or direct: lost control of the skidding car; the leaders in control of the country. 2. One that controls; a controlling agent, device, or organization. 3. a. An instrument. b. controls A set of such instruments. 4. A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb: a control on prices; price controls. 5. a.
CONTROLLED definition: 1. involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger: 2. not allowing your emotions…. Learn more.
Control definition: to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate: command. See examples of CONTROL used in a sentence.
Something that's controlled is kept in check or restrained. Your controlled laughter in math class won't get you in trouble, because it's muted and calm. Some people really blow their stacks when they get angry, while others express a controlled anger, calmly explaining their frustration.
Controlled definition, held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger. See more.
adjective. /kənˈtrəʊld/ done or arranged in a very careful way. a controlled explosion. a controlled environment. He played very controlled football. Extra Examples. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behavior: If you can't control your dog, put it on a leash! You're going to have to learn to control your temper. The temperature is controlled by a thermostat. The laws controlling drugs are very strict in this country.
