scientific experiment

n power to direct or determine n a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another n (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc n a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment n the activity of managing or exerting control over something n the state that exists when one person or group has power over another n discipline in personal and social activities n great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity n a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine n a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance n the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. v exercise authoritative control or power over v lessen the intensity of

hold or keep within limits v handle and cause to function v control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage v check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard v verify by using a duplicate register for comparison v be careful or certain to do something

v confirm the truth of v check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard v attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition) v to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

v confirm the truth of v check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard v attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition) v to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true s serving to support or corroborate