controlling
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adjectiveDefinition of CONTROLLING
: inclined to control others' behavior : domineering
See Examples of CONTROLLING
- She is very strict and controlling.
- The larger bank remained the controlling party when it took over the smaller banks.
- He paid over 40 million dollars for a controlling interest in the company.
First Known Use of CONTROLLING
1974
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