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Controlling

🔄 Synonyms of "Controlling"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
dominantnoun	Ruling; governing; prevailing

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Controlling"

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Word	Definition
dominantnoun	Ruling; governing; prevailing
commandverb	(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
dominationnoun	Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
controllernoun	One who controls something.
masterynoun	The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
surveillancenoun	Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
monitorverb	(transitive) To watch over; to guard.
proficiencynoun	Ability, skill, competence.
overseeverb	(figuratively) To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
inspectionnoun	The act of examining something, often closely.
proficientnoun	Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
inspectingnoun	An act of inspection.
masteringnoun	Becoming professional in the use of something; developing mastery.
scrutinyverb	(obsolete, rare) To scrutinize.
scrutinising	Of an action that scrutinises.
auditverb	(finance, business) To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes
verificationnoun	The act or process of verifying.
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
observingnoun	observant
orderingnoun	(uncountable) The placement of an order for goods or services.