control condition, control - a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw" --4is a kind ofcriterion, standard --4is a part of experiment, experimentation
dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control - the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her" --6is a kind ofcondition, status --6has particulars:
restraint, control - discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself" --7is a kind ofdiscipline --7has particulars:
control, controller - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed control on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her" --10is a kind ofmechanism --10has particulars:
manipulate, keep in line, control - control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line" --4is one way tointeract
control, verify - verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of scientific experiments; "Are you controlling for the temperature?" --5is one way totest, prove, try, try out, examine, essay Sample sentence: Somebody ----s something
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product" --7is one way toverify Sample sentence: Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
master, control - have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?" --8is one way toknow