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controlled

con·trolled [ kən trṓld ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. kept under control: kept in check and not expressed fully or at all
She spoke with scarcely controlled fury.

2. carefully regulated: carefully measured and regulated, especially in relation to medical treatments or scientific experiments
They tested the effectiveness of controlled doses of the drug.

3. done with skill and discipline: showing the skill, judgment, and discipline needed in order to achieve a desired result, without doing too little or too much
His controlled performance as Lear was masterful.

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