(n): possession of controlling influence
(n): a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
(n): an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
(n): (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
(n): an organic process that takes place in the body
(n): a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
(n): the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
(n): the activity of managing or exerting control over something
(n): any specific behavior
(n): the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
(n): a state at a particular time
(n): discipline in personal and social activities
(n): the trait of being well behaved
(n): great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
(n): the state of being cognitively skillful
(n): a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
(n): device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
(n): a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
(n): any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
(n): the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
(n): a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues
(v): exercise authoritative control or power over
(v): lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
(v): keep under control; keep in check
(v): handle and cause to function
(v): hold something in one's hands and move it
(v): control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
(v): act together or towards others or with others
(v): check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
(v): put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
(v): verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
(v): be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
(v): be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
(v): confirm the truth of
(v): have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
(v): know how to do or perform something
