Comparative for coordinated, or done under supervision or control
“It is important to ensure that the venue meets the guidelines for conducting a controlled test.”
Comparative for done or operating within certain limits or restrictions
“In my code, works are initiated and executed with random decisions operating within controlled parameters.”
Comparative for having control over one's emotions or temperament
“It would seem like fertile ground for a nuanced and controlled critique of video game culture.”
Comparative for showing self-restraint or abstemious moderation
“While the controlled use of illicit drugs may appear to be next to impossible, the controlled use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and sugar is usually viewed as quite possible.”
(of a person) Comparative for calm and self-controlled
(of a rule or discipline) Comparative for rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
Comparative for polite, compliant, or generally well-behaved
Comparative for in an organized or systematic way or manner
Comparative for careful and prudent in one's speech or actions
Comparative for to be continuously haunted or possessed by something, especially negative emotions, ideas or desires
Comparative for controlled or regulated by someone or something
Comparative for being at the mercy of
Comparative for advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition
Comparative for not excessively showy or lively
Comparative for forbidden or not permitted
Comparative for having sound or fair judgment based on good sense
Comparative for done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent
Comparative for unnatural, awkward or contrived in nature or behavior
(of information) Comparative for protected from being made public
Comparative for containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled
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