Definition of "control"
- verb
To exercise influence over, to suggest or dictate the behavior of, oversit.
- noun
Influence or authority over.
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.
Restraint or ability to contain one's emotions, or self-control.
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervenion in, activities that are not going according to plan.
An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
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