Definitions for controlling
con·trol·ling

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. controllingadjective

   able to control or determine policy

   "a controlling interest in the firm"

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1. controllingadjective

   Having control over a person or thing.

   His mother is very controlling.

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1. controlling

   Controlling refers to the process of regulating, directing, restraining or managing activities, individuals, or systems to ensure they adhere to certain standards, rules, or objectives. It is a key function in management and governance that involves comparing actual performance with planned performance and taking corrective actions if necessary.

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1. Controlling

   of Control

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1. controllingverb

   Verb form of the word control.

   Controlling the budget was essential for the wedding and they did it easily.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 20, 2020  

How to pronounce controlling?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say controlling in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of controlling in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of controlling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of controlling in a Sentence

1. Renata Filippini:

   For optimal language development, controlling background noise is highly recommended, especially during specific learning moments, like during a story telling activity or during feeding times.

2. Stanley Rosen:

   I would think that even if the statistics are not completely accurate, they do suggest that China is doing a reasonably good job of controlling further outbreaks.

3. Novak Djokovic:

   I managed to really play well last couple games of first set, put myself in front, then I played a couple of really bad service games, credit to Federico, he stepped in. He was the one controlling the pace. I backed up. I didn't have that much depth and power in my shots, and he used it.

4. Sediq Sediqqi:

   Things have improved in (the Afghan Local Police) now. (The Ministry of Interior Affairs) is serious when it comes to evaluating and controlling ALP functions.

5. Doug Churdar:

   In most states, employers are allowed to be controlling and vindictive when it comes to social media, it’s different for government or public employers. They cannot ignore the First Amendment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=controlling
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Controlling
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controlling