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controlling

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

controlling

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controlling is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, controlling is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontrolling

1verb
  • To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

    Synonyms: besteer, bewield, manage, puppeteer, rule

    Example: "With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

  • (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
1noun
  • The act of exerting control.
1adjective
  • Exerting control over a person or thing.

    Example: "His mother is very controlling."

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