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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) : [ foldoc ]


  control
       
           (Or "ctrl", "^") One (or a pair) of modifier
          keys found on all modern keyboards.  If the control key is
          held down while pressing and releasing certain other keys then
          a "{control character" is generated, e.g. holding control and
          hitting "A" generates control-A ({ASCII code 1).  The ASCII
          code for the control character is generally 64 less than that
          for the unmodified character.
       
          The control key does not generate any character on its own but
          most modern keyboards and operating systems allow a program
          to tell whether each of the individual keys on the keyboard
          (including modifier keys) is pressed at any time.
       
          Control characters mostly have some kind of "non-printing"
          effect on the output such as ringing the bell (Control-G) or
          advancing to the next line (Control-J).  Most have alternative
          names suggesting these functions (Bell, Line Feed, etc.).
       
          See ASCII character table.
       
          (1997-07-10)

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Control \Con*trol"\, n. [F. contr[^o]le a counter register,
     contr. fr. contr-r[^o]le; contre (L. contra) + r[^o]le roll,
     catalogue. See Counter and Roll, and cf. Counterroll.]
     1. A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or
        check another account or register; a counter register.
        [Obs.] --Johnson.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. That which serves to check, restrain, or hinder;
        restraint. ``Speak without control.'' --Dryden.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or
        regulating influence; superintendence; government; as,
        children should be under parental control.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              The House of Commons should exercise a control over
              all the departments of the executive administration.
                                                    --Macaulay.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     4. (Mach.) The complete apparatus used to control a mechanism
        or machine in operation, as a flying machine in flight;
        specifically (A["e]ronautics), the mechanism controlling
        the rudders and ailerons.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     5. (Climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the
        climate of any particular place, as latitude,distribution
        of land and water, altitude, exposure, prevailing winds,
        permanent high- or low-barometric-pressure areas, ocean
        currents, mountain barriers, soil, and vegetation.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     6. (Technology) in research, an object or subject used in an
        experimental procedure, which is treated identically to
        the primary subject of the experiment, except for the
        omission of the specific treatment or conditions whose
        effect is being investigated. If the control is a group of
        living organisms, as is common in medical research, it is
        called the
  
     control group.
  
     Note: For most experimental procedures, the results are not
           considered valid and reliable unless a proper control
           experiment is performed. There are various types of
           control used in experimental science, and often several
           groups of subjects serve as controls, being subjected
           to different variations of the experimental procedure,
           or controlling for several variables being tested. When
           the effects caused by an experimental treatment are not
           consistent and obvious, statistical analysis of the
           results is typically used to determine if there are any
           significant differences between the effects of
           different experimental conditions.
           [PJC]
  
     7. (Technology) the part of an experimental procedure in
        which the controls[6] are subjected to the experimental
        conditions.
        [PJC]
  
     8. the group of technical specialists exercising control by
        remote communications over a distant operation, such as a
        space flight; as, the American Mission Control for manned
        flights is located in Houston.
        [PJC]
  
     Board of control. See under Board.
        [1913 Webster]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]


  Control \Con*trol"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Controlled; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Controlling.] [F. contr[^o]ler, fr. contr[^o]le.]
     [Formerly written comptrol and controul.]
     1. To check by a counter register or duplicate account; to
        prove by counter statements; to confute. [Obs.]
        [1913 Webster]
  
              This report was controlled to be false. --Fuller.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. To exercise restraining or governing influence over; to
        check; to counteract; to restrain; to regulate; to govern;
        to overpower.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              Give me a staff of honor for mine age,
              But not a scepter to control the world. --Shak.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              I feel my virtue struggling in my soul:
              But stronger passion does its power control.
                                                    --Dryden.
  
     3. to assure the validity of an experimental procedure by
        using a control[7].
        [PJC]
  
     Syn: To restrain; rule; govern; manage; guide; regulate;
          hinder; direct; check; curb; counteract; subdue.
          [1913 Webster]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Control \Con*trol"\, n.
     1. (Mach.) The complete apparatus used to control a mechanism
        or machine in operation, as a flying machine in flight;
        specifically (A["e]ronautics), the mechanism controlling
        the rudders and ailerons.
  
     2. (Climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the
        climate of any particular place, as latitude,distribution
        of land and water, altitude, exposure, prevailing winds,
        permanent high- or low-barometric-pressure areas, ocean
        currents, mountain barriers, soil, and vegetation.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Cascade system \Cascade system\ (Elec.)
     A system or method of connecting and operating two induction
     motors so that the primary circuit of one is connected to the
     secondary circuit of the other, the primary circuit of the
     latter being connected to the source of supply; also, a
     system of electric traction in which motors so connected are
     employed. The cascade system is also called
  
     tandem, or concatenated, system; the connection a
  
     cascade, tandem, or concatenated, connection, or
  
     a concatenation; and the control of the motors so obtained
        a
  
     tandem, or concatenation, control.
  
     Note: In the cascade system of traction the cascade
           connection is used for starting and for low speeds up
           to half speed. For full speed the short-circuited motor
           is cut loose from the other motor and is either left
           idle or (commonly) connected direct to the line.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Control \Con*trol"\, n. [F. contr[^o]le a counter register,
     contr. fr. contr-r[^o]le; contre (L. contra) + r[^o]le roll,
     catalogue. See Counter and Roll, and cf. Counterroll.]
     1. A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or
        check another account or register; a counter register.
        [Obs.] --Johnson.
  
     2. That which serves to check, restrain, or hinder;
        restraint. ``Speak without control.'' --Dryden.
  
     3. Power or authority to check or restrain; restraining or
        regulating influence; superintendence; government; as,
        children should be under parental control.
  
              The House of Commons should exercise a control over
              all the departments of the executive administration.
                                                    --Macaulay.
  
     Board of control. See under Board.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]


  Control \Con*trol"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Controlled; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Controlling.] [F. contr[^o]ler, fr. contr[^o]le.]
     [Formerly written comptrol and controul.]
     1. To check by a counter register or duplicate account; to
        prove by counter statements; to confute. [Obs.]
  
              This report was controlled to be false. --Fuller.
  
     2. To exercise restraining or governing influence over; to
        check; to counteract; to restrain; to regulate; to govern;
        to overpower.
  
              Give me a staff of honor for mine age, But not a
              scepter to control the world.         --Shak.
  
              I feel my virtue struggling in my soul: But stronger
              passion does its power control.       --Dryden.
  
     Syn: To restrain; rule; govern; manage; guide; regulate;
          hinder; direct; check; curb; counteract; subdue.

From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]


  control
       n 1: power to direct or determine; "under control"
       2: a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or
          group) by another; "measures for the control of disease";
          "they instituted controls over drinking on campus"
       3: (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or
          action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his
          movements were unimpaired"; "he had lost control of his
          sphincters"
       4: 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" [syn:
           control condition]
       5: the activity of managing or exerting control over something;
          "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
       6: 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" [syn:
           dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency]
       7: discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a
          model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of
          herself" [syn: restraint] [ant: unrestraint]
       8: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or
          activity; "a good command of French" [syn: command, mastery]
       9: the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing
          prices or wages etc.; "they wanted to repeal all the
          legislation that imposed economic controls"
       10: 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" [syn: controller]
       11: a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium
           during a seance
       v 1: exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the
            budget"; "Command the military forces" [syn: command]
       2: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or
          keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold
          your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
          [syn: hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate]
       3: handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery
          after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever" [syn: operate]
       4: 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" [syn: manipulate, keep in line]
       5: verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or
          comparing with another standard, of scientific
          experiments; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
          [syn: verify]
       6: verify by using a duplicate register for comparison;
          "control an account"
       7: 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" [syn: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure,
           ascertain, assure]
       8: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do
          you control these data?" [syn: master]
       [also: controlling, controlled]

From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     Αγγλικά n.
     1 ο έλεγχος
     2 η ρύθμιση
     3 η διακυβέρνηση
     4 (ετ πληροφ en) στο πληκτρολόγιο πλήκτρο τροποποίησης (modifier key)
     5 ({{ετ|πληροφ|en|0==

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     n.
     1 (lb en countable uncountable) Influence or authority over
  something.
     2 The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus,
  machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
     3 restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or
  self-control.
     vb.
     (lb en transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate
  the behavior of.
     Portuguese n.
     the (l en control) key on a computer keyboard
     Spanish n.
     1 (l en control), or running of a business
     2 (l en control) of a machine
     3 (l en control) or emotional restraint, self-control
     4 (lb es Latin America) remote control
     5 (lb es video games Latin America) controller, gamepad, joypad
     6 (lb es medicine) checkup

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     n.
     1 (lb en countable uncountable) Influence or authority over
  something.
     2 The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus,
  machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
     3 restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or
  self-control.
     vb.
     (lb en transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate
  the behavior of.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     n.
     1 (lb en countable uncountable) Influence or authority over
  something.
     2 The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus,
  machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
     3 restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or
  self-control.
     vb.
     (lb en transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate
  the behavior of.
     Portuguese n.
     the (l en control) key on a computer keyboard
     Spanish n.
     1 (l en control), or running of a business
     2 (l en control) of a machine
     3 (l en control) or emotional restraint, self-control
     4 (lb es Latin America) remote control
     5 (lb es video games Latin America) controller, gamepad, joypad
     6 (lb es medicine) checkup

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     n.
     1 (lb en countable uncountable) Influence or authority over
  something.
     2 The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus,
  machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
     3 restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or
  self-control.
     vb.
     (lb en transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate
  the behavior of.
     Portuguese n.
     the (l en control) key on a computer keyboard

From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     Espanja n.
     1 hallinta, kontrolli, kontrollointi
     2 tarkkailu, tarkistus, varmistus
     3 tarkistuspiste
     Romania n.
     1 tarkistus
     2 kontrolli, hallinta

From Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]


  control
     Spanska n.
     1 kontroll; uppsikt, tillsyn
     2 fjärrkontroll
     3 (själv)behärskning
     4 (tagg text=Latinamerika kat=latinamerikansk spanska språk=es)
  spelkontroll
     5 (tagg medicin språk=es) läkarkontroll

From English-Afrikaans FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-afr ]


  control /kəntɹˈəʊl/
  1. beheersing
  2. beheers, bedwing, in bedwang hou, regeer

From English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]


  Control /kəntɹˈəʊl/
  السيطرة

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  control //kənˈtɹoʊl// //kənˈtɹəʊl// 
  1. власт, управле́ние
  influence or authority over something
  2. самооблада́ние, сдъ́ржаност
  restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control

From English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]


  control //kənˈtɹoʊl// //kənˈtɹəʊl// 
  контроли́рам, управля́вам
  to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of