controlling
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
controlling
/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
adjective
controlling
/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONTROLLING
[more controlling; most controlling]
1
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having a need to control other people's behavior
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a controlling parent
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She is very strict and controlling.
2
a
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having the power to control how something is managed or done
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The larger bank remained the controlling party when it took over the smaller banks.
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controlling shareholders
b
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giving someone the power to control how something is managed or done
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He paid over 40 million dollars for a controlling interest/share in the company.
