Definition of Control
Control
con·trol
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the power to influence and direct the actions and behaviors of someone or something;
e.g. She fought to gain control of the corporation, and then she did.
(verb)
to have the power to regulate something or something;
e.g. My father's company quite literally controls the small industry.
(verb)
to regulate or to restrain or direct influence over something;
e.g. You must learn to control your anger in front of others!
(noun)
something or someone used as a standard of comparison when analyzing the results of a study or experiment;
e.g. Oxygenated blood levels were lower in the study group as compared to the controls.
(verb)
to manage or direct the movement of a vehicle or a machine;
e.g. The pilot controls the airplane.
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Quotes
"Control your own destiny or someone else will." -- Jack Welch
"The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson, or anyone in any position can control is their effort." -- Mark Cuban
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." -- Maya Angelou
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