plural of tab control

(computing, graphical user interface) A control consisting of a number of screens (tab pages) that occupy the same visible space and can be selected by clicking a protruding tab.

plural of control chart

Subverting by means of psychological tactics an individual's control of his or her mind (thinking, behavior, emotions or decisions). One acknowledged technique to facilitate this is hypnosis.

plural of access control

(in an experiment) The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.

plural of control key

(UK, law) An order made by the Home Secretary to restrict an individual's liberty for the purpose of protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.

(nautical) A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take control