An interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.

A system that maintains a vehicle at constant set speed, usually until the brake or accelerator is pressed. / A state of being where tasks are completed easily and routinely.

(computing) A numeric value or string of such values that triggers a specific command or action to occur, rather than displaying a text character.

(generally used in the plural when referral to a single garment) A type of panty girdle with longer legs and a higher waist, normally worn by a woman to lift and shape her buttocks area while flattening the stomach area.

A form of control system whose parameters may be changed dynamically in order to adapt to a changing environment.

plural of control verb

(aeronautics) A moveable surface attached to a machine such as an aircraft or submarine that can be used to control the machine's motion in roll, pitch or yaw.

plural of control surface

Any mechanical (or other) system used to keep one or more variable parameters constant, or within specified bounds.

plural of control mechanism