controlling
pronunciation
How to pronounce controlling in British English:
UK [kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ]
How to pronounce controlling in American English:
US [kənˈtroʊlɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- able to control or determine policy
Word Origin
- controlling (adj.)
- "overbearing," 1570s, present participle adjective from control (v.).
Example
- 1. We are controlling what we spend very closely . "
- 2. Even the worst micromanagers usually don 't realize they 're overly controlling , " he says . "
- 3. My new coworkers are hostile , controlling , and go out of their way to belittle and intimidate others .
- 4. Insiders do a better job of controlling the ceo than outside institutional owners have , he says .
- 5. Airlines have made money by controlling their costs and seeking additional revenue .