(computing) A form of coupling where one module controls the flow of another by passing information on what to do.

(construction) A groove which is formed, sawn, or tooled in a concrete or masonry structure to regulate the location and amount of cracking and separation resulting from the dimensional change of different parts of the structure, thereby avoiding the development of high stresses.

plural of control order

(in an experiment) The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.

(networking) The management of the data transmission rate between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.

(aviation) An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.

(computing, graphical user interface) A control consisting of a number of screens (tab pages) that occupy the same visible space and can be selected by clicking a protruding tab.

plural of control code

(video games) To apply such a debuff.

The supervision and control of a crowd of people, to keep the crowd orderly. / (video games) The concept or collective of action-impairing debuffs.