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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

controls

/kənˈtrɒlz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does controls mean?

noun, verb

A device or system that is used to control something, or to regulate or direct the course of something. To have control over something means to have the power to influence or direct it.

Example

"The pilot had to use the controls to steer the plane through the storm."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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