Controling vs. Controlling: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 25, 2023
"Controling" is an incorrect spelling, while "controlling" is correct. "Controlling" means exercising authority or dominating.
Which is correct: Controling or Controlling
How to spell Controlling?
Controling is Incorrect
Controlling is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember the word "troll" within "controlling" which has two "l's."
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Sep 21, 2023
Associate it with the phrase, "Control needs two L’s to hold its power."
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Think of similar words that double their consonants like "patrolling."
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Use the mnemonic: "Control Longer" implying two "l's."
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Recall: English often doubles consonants when adding “-ing” if the word ends in a vowel plus consonant and the stress is on that final syllable.
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Controling and Controlling Definitions
Controlling
Having power over or being in charge of something.
He's controlling the entire project.
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Controlling
Characterized by a need to exert dominance over others.
Her controlling nature pushed people away.
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Sep 16, 2023
Controlling
Governing or commanding according to rules.
The software is controlling the data inputs efficiently.
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Controlling
Regulating mechanisms or systems.
The controlling devices are malfunctioning.
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Controlling
To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; direct
The majority party controls the legislative agenda.
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Controlling
To adjust to a requirement; regulate
Rules that control trading on the stock market.
Valves that control the flow of water.
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Controlling
To reduce or prevent the spread of
Used a pesticide to control insects.
Controlled the fire by dousing it with water.
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Controlling
To verify or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or by comparing with another standard.
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Controlling
To verify (a financial account, for example) by using a duplicate register for comparison.
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Controlling
Authority or ability to manage or direct
Lost control of the skidding car.
The leaders in control of the country.
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Controlling
A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb
A control on prices.
Price controls.
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Controlling
A standard of comparison for checking or verifying the results of a scientific experiment.
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Controlling
An individual or group used as a standard of comparison in a scientific experiment, as a group of subjects given an inactive substance in an experiment testing a new drug administered to another group of subjects.
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Controlling
Exerting control over a person or thing.
His mother is very controlling.
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Controlling
Able to control or determine policy;
A controlling interest in the firm
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before controlling?
The vowel "o" is used before controlling.
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Sep 21, 2023
What is the plural form of controlling?
"Controlling" doesn't have a typical plural form. Contexts requiring plurality may refer to "controlling actions" or "controlling behaviors."
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Sep 21, 2023
Why is it called controlling?
It's called "controlling" because it denotes the act or power of controlling, directing, or regulating.
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What is the pronunciation of controlling?
The pronunciation is /kənˈtroʊ.lɪŋ/.
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Is controlling a negative or positive word?
It can be neutral, positive, or negative based on context.
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Which article is used with controlling?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with controlling based on context.
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Sep 21, 2023
Is controlling an abstract noun?
Yes, when referring to the act or power of controlling.
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Sep 21, 2023
Which preposition is used with controlling?
The preposition "over" is often used with controlling (e.g., controlling over something).
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Sep 21, 2023
Which conjunction is used with controlling?
Controlling can be used with any conjunction depending on the sentence, e.g., "and," "but," "or."
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What is another term for controlling?
Another term could be "dominating" or "commanding."
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Sep 21, 2023
Is controlling a noun or adjective?
"Controlling" can be both a noun (as in a controlling interest) and an adjective (as in a controlling person).
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Is the controlling term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "controlling one's emotions."
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Sep 21, 2023
What is the opposite of controlling?
The opposite can be "submissive" or "permissive."
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Sep 21, 2023
Is the word controlling is imperative?
No, "controlling" is not in the imperative form.
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Sep 21, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in controlling?
The stressed syllable is "trol."
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Sep 21, 2023
What part of speech is controlling?
"Controlling" can be a noun, adjective, or gerund form of the verb "control."
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Which determiner is used with controlling?
Any determiner can be used depending on the context: "this," "that," "my," etc.
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How is controlling used in a sentence?
"Her controlling demeanor made it hard for her team to voice their opinions openly."
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Is controlling a vowel or consonant?
"Controlling" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
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How many syllables are in controlling?
There are three syllables in "controlling."
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