controlling

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
/kənˈtrʌʊlɪŋ/
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Other forms: controllingly

Definitions of controlling
  1. adjective
    able to control or determine policy
    “a controlling interest in the firm”
    synonyms:
    dominant
    exercising influence or control
Pronunciation
US
/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
UK
/kənˈtrʌʊlɪŋ/
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