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Definition of control

controlled; controlling
transitive verb

1 a archaic : to check, test, or verify by evidence or experiments
   b : to incorporate suitable controls in
   a controlled experiment

2 a : to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate
   control one’s anger
   b : to have power over : rule
   A single company controls the industry.
   c : to reduce the incidence or severity of especially to innocuous levels