Control

What “Control” means

Verb

1. To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
2. (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
3. To verify the accuracy of (something or someone, especially a financial account) by comparison with another account.
4. To call to account, to take to task, to challenge.
5. To hold in check, to curb, to restrain.

Noun

1. An influence or authority over something.
2. The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
3. Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
4. A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
5. A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervention in, activities that are not going according to plan.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English controllen, from Old French contrerole, from Medieval Latin contrārotulus (“a counter-roll or register used to verify accounts”), from Latin contrā (“against, opposite”) + Medieval Latin rotulus, Latin rotula (“roll, a little wheel”), diminutive of rota (“a wheel”). Partly displaced native Old English wealdan and Old English wieldan, whence their merged reflex English wield.

Business name ideas with “Control”

Industries where “Control” fits

We suggest this word for 4 business types and industries, including:

• Air Traffic Control
• Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use
• Exterminating and Pest Control Services
• Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing