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    controlled
    /kənˈtrəʊld/

    adjective

    • 1. not showing emotion; having one's feelings under control: "his every word seemed to be calm and controlled"
    • 2. under the control of someone or something: "the country's tightly controlled financial markets"

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  2. Learn the meaning of controlled as an adjective in different contexts, such as taking care, of drug, or of experiment. See how to use controlled in sentences with synonyms and antonyms.

  3. Learn the meaning of controlled as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how controlled is used in phrases, medical terms, and legal contexts.

  4. Learn the meaning of control as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use control in phrases, such as control experiment, control freak, and beyond one's control.

  5. to order, limit, or rule something, or someone's actions or behaviour: If you can't control your dog, put it on a lead! You're going to have to learn to control your temper. The temperature is controlled by a thermostat. The laws controlling drugs are very strict in this country.

  6. Controlled means held in check, carefully regulated, or restricted by law. See how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as anger, experiment, drug, or fire.

  7. Learn the meaning of controlled as a verb and a noun, with examples and related words. Find out how to say controlled in Spanish and other languages.

  8. Something that's controlled is kept in check or restrained. Your controlled laughter in math class won't get you in trouble, because it's muted and calm. Some people really blow their stacks when they get angry, while others express a controlled anger, calmly explaining their frustration.