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controlling

/kənˈtɹoʊlɪŋ/verb, adjective3 syllables

Controlling means: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.

Synonyms for controlling31

verb, as in be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure, determine, find out, watch, learn, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick, verify

verb, as in check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

control, verify, see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, assure

verb, as in lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

verb, as in handle and cause to function

operate, control, master

verb, as in have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

master, control, operate

verb, as in maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

manipulate, keep in line, control

verb, as in exercise authoritative control or power over

control, command

verb, as in place under restrictions; limit access to by law

restrict, control

verb, as in verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

control

adjective, as in able to control or determine policy

dominant

also used for controlling

bossy and manipulative

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What does controlling mean?10

verb

1

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something“He verified that the valves were closed”

2

check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard“Are you controlling for the temperature?”

3

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”

4

handle and cause to function“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”

5

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of“Do you control these data?”

6

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage“She manipulates her boss”

7

exercise authoritative control or power over“control the budget”

8

place under restrictions; limit access to by law“this substance is controlled”

9

verify by using a duplicate register for comparison“control an account”

adjective

1

able to control or determine policy“a controlling interest in the firm”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with controlling?9

two syllables

rollingbowlingpollingscrollingtrollingstrollinggrowling

three syllables

patrollingenrolling
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Controlling in a sentence

  • Additive synthesis involves manually controlling harmonics, and uses only sine waves.papabear
  • Owning over half the stock, they had a controlling interest.Tangobango
  • Dmitri was controlling the zombies with his powers.Amastan
  • I'm controlling myself so as not to lose my head.marcelostockle
  • Would it be fair to say you have a problem controlling your anger?CK
  • The pilot was having trouble controlling the aircraft.Amastan
  • He was controlling every single aspect of her life.Amastan
  • You have learnt a bad philosophy which is controlling your life.nonong

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