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control in Swedish

control in Swedish is kontroll, makt, auktoritet — control means to direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.

control in Swedish

kontroll
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
makt
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
auktoritet
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
kontroll
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
kontrollanordning
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
kontrollinstrument
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
manöverorgan
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
reglage
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
grepp
noun
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
kontroll
noun
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
självbehärskning
noun
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
kontrollinstans
noun
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
säkerhetsmekanism
noun
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
kontroll
noun
A control group or control experiment.
kontrollera
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
reglera
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

What does "control" mean?

  1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
    "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm."
  2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
    "The new manager took control of the failing project."
  3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
    "He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right."
  4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.
    "The control group received a placebo instead of the actual drug."
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control in a sentence

  • The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm.
  • She learned to control her temper over the years.
  • The new manager took control of the failing project.
  • He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "control" in Swedish?

"control" in Swedish is kontroll, makt, auktoritet. control means: To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.

How do you use "control" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm." In Swedish, "control" is kontroll, makt, auktoritet.

Are there other ways to say "control" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 13 translations listed for "control": kontroll, makt, auktoritet, kontrollanordning, kontrollinstrument, manöverorgan.

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