controls
|con-trols|
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/kənˈtroʊlz/
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/kənˈtrəʊlz/
(control)
manage influence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'control' originates from the Old French word 'contrerole', which meant 'a counter-roll or duplicate register'.
Historical Evolution
'contrerole' transformed into the Middle English word 'countrole', and eventually became the modern English word 'control'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a duplicate register', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exercise restraint or direction over'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The remote gives you control over the TV.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45