adjective
- regulated or managed by rules, laws, or authority
- calm and restrained in behavior or emotion
- done in a careful, deliberate manner with specific conditions
Usage: often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- The controlled substance requires a prescription from a doctor.
- She remained controlled despite the stressful situation.
- The scientist conducted a controlled experiment with two groups.
- Access to the building is controlled by security guards.
- His controlled movements showed years of martial arts training.
- The controlled burn helped prevent larger forest fires.
- The pilot made a controlled landing despite engine problems.