controlled

[kuhn-trohld]

adjective

1. held in check; curbed.

   poorly controlled anger.

2. carefully regulated, tested, or verified.

   a controlled experiment.

3. (of a drug) restricted by law as to possession and use.

   Morphine is a controlled drug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of controlled¹

First recorded in 1580–90; control ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, provides the theoretical foundation that could eventually lead to new electronic devices controlled by simple magnets.

From Science Daily

But the Roman emperor was the first to break with tradition and distribute them to ensure his subjects understood that he possessed absolute power and, not incidentally, controlled the empire’s money supply.

From Salon

The Times is tracking contributions to the main fundraising committee supporting Proposition 50, which is controlled by Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times

Though they are expected to resume operations in the coming days, it will be in a slow and carefully controlled manner.

From BBC

Russell controlled the race at the front on his way to a dominant win, very much in the manner of his victory in Canada back in June.

From BBC

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