controlled
Advanced/kənˈtroʊld/
- adjective
- involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger
controlled in a sentence
- “She remained quiet and controlled.”
- “Police carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious vehicle.”
- “She allows her children to use messaging apps that give a more controlled environment, allowing her to block messages from strangers.”
- “Access to the information is very controlled.”
What does “controlled” mean?
controlled (adjective) means involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger. It is pronounced /kənˈtroʊld/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "controlled" mean?
- controlled (adjective) means: involving careful, intentional actions that limit risk or danger
- How do you pronounce "controlled"?
- "controlled" is pronounced /kənˈtroʊld/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "controlled" in a sentence?
- Here is "controlled" used in a sentence: She remained quiet and controlled.
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