controlling

Plural: controllings

Verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over
• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
• handle and cause to function
• control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
  • "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"
• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
  • "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
• present participle and gerund of control
• present participle and gerund of controll

Adjective Satellite

• able to control or determine policy
  • "a controlling interest in the firm"

Adj

• Exerting control over a person or thing.

Noun

• The act of exerting control.

Examples

• His mother is very controlling.

Synonyms

ascertain, assure, check, command, contain, control, curb, ensure, hold, hold in, insure, keep in line, manipulate, master, moderate, operate, see, see to it, verify, bossy and manipulative

Anagrams of controlling