controlled
adjective
con·trolled
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Definition of controlled
1
: restrained
2
: regulated by law with regard to possession and use
controlled drugs
Examples of controlled in a Sentence
Instead of arguing, they talked in a calm, controlled manner.
The test was done under controlled conditions.
The polar bears at the zoo live in a controlled environment.
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The clearing of former forests can increase erosion, and charcoal from controlled burns to clear more land falls into the lake, along with pollen from trees and crops. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Warring Maya kingdoms razed enemy cities to the ground," 6 Aug. 2019 Residents of the only three homes under level 3 (go!) evacuations were allowed to return home Tuesday morning after firefighters conducted controlled burns protecting their homes. — oregonlive.com, "Milepost 97 fire grows to 12,300 acres, now 15% contained," 30 July 2019 Its two burners are precisely controlled and versatile—one burner can be set on high and one on low for indirect cooking or to prepare different foods, say a kabob on one side of the grill and burgers on the other. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Your Ultimate Grill Buying Guide—Tested and Approved," 18 July 2019 Residents also enjoy two assigned parking spaces per home, controlled access, and modest maintenance fees. — Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle, "Boutique property: Westmore in Upper Kirby/River Oaks area showcases range of condos," 11 Aug. 2019 As the sharks tear the 8-foot swordfish apart, a large bony fish known as a wreckfish creeps out from behind the researchers' remotely controlled vehicle and grabs a shark in its mouth. — Fox News, "Shark swallowed whole during rare deep-sea feeding frenzy off South Carolina coast, video shows," 9 July 2019 He is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on board a vessel, as well as international conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. — Pauline Repard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Guatemalan described as high-level cartel boss arraigned in San Diego court," 15 June 2019 He was arrested by Gadsden police and charged with driving under the influence of controlled substances, second-degree possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. — Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected], al.com, "Trenton Garmon denies wrongdoing in arrest, says he uses medical marijuana," 12 June 2019 The treatment often involves chain-saw thinning and then controlled burns during cooler weather. — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Despite the scourge of smoky summers, Washington underfunds wildfire-control efforts," 4 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'controlled.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for controlled
controlled
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of controlled
: not overly angry or emotional
: done or organized according to certain rules, instructions, or procedures
—used to describe a drug that is illegal to have or use without permission from a doctor
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controlled
adjective
con·trolled
| \ kən-ˈtrōld
\
\
Medical Definition of controlled
: regulated by law with regard to possession and use
controlled drugs