(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

simple past tense of take control

present participle of take control

past participle of take control

(networking) The management of the data transmission rate between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.

A method of moderating one's diet by determining the number of calories in each serving of food, and keeping one's consumption below a predetermined number.