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

Outside the stadium, Prefontaine led the attack on the exploitative Amateur Athletic Union, which controlled a player’s amateur status and Olympics qualifications.

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Due to the highly controlled conditions, Kipchoge’s effort wasn’t eligible for world-record ratification—no one has run a marathon in under 2 hours in competition.

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The loss of experienced staff has been exacerbated by the new decision-making process at the agency, which is largely controlled by political appointees, disrupting the traditional chain of command and slowing response times, employees said.

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“As the controlled, phased restart of our operations continues, we are taking further steps towards our recovery and the return to manufacture of our world‑class vehicles,” the company said in a statement Monday.

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Media companies are controlled by those loyal to the leader.

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