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Controlled

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ · adjective

Meaning

Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.
  2. Subjected to regulation or direction.
  3. (medicine, sciences, research) Resulting from a comparison with control samples; including a comparison (control) group. (describing clinical trials)
  4. (in combination) Under the control of the specified entity.
  5. simple past and past participle of control
  6. simple past and past participle of controll

Example Sentences

A randomized, controlled trial (RCT).
Attempto Controlled English (ACE).
The history of the Anglo-Indian Community in British-controlled India is one of many ups and downs, of vicissitudes and prosperity, of security and insecurity.

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What does controlled mean?

Controlled means Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions..

What is a synonym for controlled?

Common synonyms include regimented, restricted, limited, disciplined.

What is the opposite of controlled?

Possible antonyms include uncontrolled.

How do you use controlled in a sentence?

A randomized, controlled trial (RCT).

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