A control, such as inspection or testing, introduced into an industrial or business process to ensure quality.

plural of control panel

(computing) A technology that handles access to computer files containing source code so that several users can work on the files without interfering with each other's changes.

plural of control chart

(software architecture) Abstract principle describing an aspect of some software architecture designs in which the flow of control of a system is inverted in comparison to the traditional architecture, getting the flow of control from a generic code part.

Subverting by means of psychological tactics an individual's control of his or her mind (thinking, behavior, emotions or decisions). One acknowledged technique to facilitate this is hypnosis.

The official regulation of the amount that may be charged for rented property.

(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.

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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take control