controlling


Meanings

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


Scrabble Score: 14

controlling is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

controlling is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

controlling is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 20

controlling is a valid Words With Friends word