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English
Etymology
From Middle English conterrolle < Old French contrerole < Mediaeval Latin contrarotulum (“‘a counter-roll or register used to verify accounts’”) < Latin contra (“‘against, opposite’”) + Mediaeval Latin rotulus, Latin rotula (“‘roll, a little wheel’”), diminutive of rota (“‘a wheel’”).
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA: /kənˈt(ʃ)roʊl/, SAMPA: /k@n"t(S)roUl/
- (UK) IPA: /kənˈtrəʊl/, SAMPA: /k@n"tr@Ul/
- Audio (US)help, file
Verb
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Infinitive to control |
Third person singular controls |
Simple past controlled |
Past participle controlled |
Present participle controlling |
to control (third-person singular simple present controls, present participle controlling, simple past and past participle controlled)
- To exercise influence over, to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
- With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck.
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Noun
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Singular control |
Plural controls |
control (plural controls)
- Influence or authority over.
- The government has complete control over the situation.
- A separate group or subject in an experiment against which the results are compared where the primary variable is low or nonexistence.
- The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
- A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities, synonymous with safeguard and counter-measure.
- restraint or ability to contain one's emotions, or self-control.
- (graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
Synonyms
- (GUI): widget
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Translations
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External links
- control in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- control in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- Control on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Control in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.
Spanish
Noun
control m. (plural controles)
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Singular control m. |
Plural controles m. |
- Control, or running of a business
- Control of a machine. mando
- Control or emotional restraint. self-control
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How can I control my moderately curly hair better?
Q. I usually wear my hair up because my hair is too hard to control when it's down (too poofy, gets in the way). I would like to wear it down, but I don't want to straighten it every day. What are some simple, easy tips that I could use to control my hair? I've found that not brushing it after I shower helps, but what else can I do? I usually wear my hair up because my hair is too hard to control when it's down (too poofy, gets in the way). I would like to wear it down (not straight, I would just use a straightner if I wanted that) in loose, controllable curls that doesn't make my hair triangle-shaped. What are some simple, easy tips that I could use to control my hair? I've found that not brushing it after I shower helps, but what else can I… [cont.]
Asked by toughtess - Tue Aug 21 12:10:36 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The biggest thing that will give you the triangle look when wearing your hair down is a bad haircut! You should have your have cut into long layers...enough to cut the corner of the triangle off. Then you need a good product, Ringlet by Redken is my favorite. Wash your hair and comb the product through, then scrunch your hair and let it air dry. Do not brush or comb your hair after it has dried, you can hand fluff if you want some volume. Your hair should look good!
Answered by LozDots - Tue Aug 21 12:38:18 2007
Q. I usually wear my hair up because my hair is too hard to control when it's down (too poofy, gets in the way). I would like to wear it down, but I don't want to straighten it every day. What are some simple, easy tips that I could use to control my hair? I've found that not brushing it after I shower helps, but what else can I do? I usually wear my hair up because my hair is too hard to control when it's down (too poofy, gets in the way). I would like to wear it down (not straight, I would just use a straightner if I wanted that) in loose, controllable curls that doesn't make my hair triangle-shaped. What are some simple, easy tips that I could use to control my hair? I've found that not brushing it after I shower helps, but what else can I… [cont.]
Asked by toughtess - Tue Aug 21 12:10:36 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The biggest thing that will give you the triangle look when wearing your hair down is a bad haircut! You should have your have cut into long layers...enough to cut the corner of the triangle off. Then you need a good product, Ringlet by Redken is my favorite. Wash your hair and comb the product through, then scrunch your hair and let it air dry. Do not brush or comb your hair after it has dried, you can hand fluff if you want some volume. Your hair should look good!
Answered by LozDots - Tue Aug 21 12:38:18 2007
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