controlling

(verb) exercise authoritative control or power over. Synonyms: control, command. Examples: "Control the budget." "Command the military forces."

(verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. Synonyms: control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate. Examples: "Moderate your alcohol intake." "Hold your tongue." "Hold your temper." "Control your anger."

(verb) handle and cause to function. Synonyms: operate, control. Examples: "Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol." "Control the lever."

(verb) control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage. Synonyms: manipulate, keep in line, control. Examples: "She manipulates her boss." "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up." "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line." "She keeps in line."

(verb) check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard. Synonyms: control, verify. Example: "Are you controlling for the temperature?."

(verb) verify by using a duplicate register for comparison. Synonyms: control. Example: "Control an account."

(verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. Synonyms: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure. Examples: "He verified that the valves were closed." "See that the curtains are closed." "Control the quality of the product."

(verb) have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of. Synonyms: master, control. Example: "Do you control these data?."

(adj) able to control or determine policy. Example: "A controlling interest in the firm."