controlled

1. 1
   verb

   Past tense and past participle of control. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.

   She controlled her temper during the argument.

   The team controlled the ball for most of the game.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Kept in check by rules or by someone in charge.

   Like a road with speed limits and signs telling you what you can do.

   Guns are tightly controlled in many countries.

   The factory operates under strictly controlled conditions.

   Similarregulated, restricted

   Oppositeunregulated, uncontrolled, free

3. 3
   adjective

   Holding back strong feelings so you stay calm and quiet.

   Like keeping a lid on a pot so nothing boils over.

   She stayed calm and controlled even after hearing the bad news.

   His voice was quiet and controlled during the whole argument.

   Similarcomposed, restrained, calm, measured, collected

   Oppositeuncontrolled, emotional, agitated, excited

4. 4
   adjectivein compounds

   Owned or run by a particular person, group, or government.

   Like a puppet that moves only when someone pulls its strings.

   The TV station is controlled by the government.

   These factories are controlled by one large company.

   Similarowned, run, operated, directed

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5. 5
   adjective

   Tested by comparing the treated group with a similar group given no treatment.

   Like testing if a plant food works by also growing a plant without it.

   The new drug was tested in a carefully controlled study.

   Doctors trust results that come from a controlled trial.

   Oppositeuncontrolled

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