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Contrivance
- noun - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.; "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable"
- an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
- any improvised arrangement for temporary use
- the act of devising something
- the faculty of contriving; inventive skill; "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem"
Control Key
- noun - (computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters
Control Rod
- noun - a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction
Controllers
- noun - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"
- a person who directs and restrains
- someone who maintains and audits business accounts
Controlling
- verb - able to control or determine policy; "a controlling interest in the firm"
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
- control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"
- exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
- handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "
- verif
Controlment
- - The power or act of controlling; the state of being restrained; control; restraint; regulation; superintendence.
Controversy
- noun - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Controverts
- verb - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"
- prove to be false or incorrect
Contumacies
- noun - obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
- willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court