controlled
adjective
Simple meaning
Subjected to regulation or direction.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəntˈɹoʊld
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Definition
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adjective
Subjected to regulation or direction.
Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.
in combination
Under the control of the specified entity.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Subjected to regulation or direction.
Used this way, controlled is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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Word family
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Someone who maintains and audits business accounts.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law.
Aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar.
An aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control.
Lacking a crew.
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Synonyms
Sense: subjected to regulation or direction
Antonyms
Sense: subjected to regulation or direction
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