- 1done or arranged in a very careful way a controlled explosion a controlled environment He played very controlled tennis.
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- 2limited, or managed by law or by rules controlled airspace
- 3-controlled (in compounds) managed by a particular group, or in a particular way a U.S.-controlled company computer-controlled systems
- 4remaining calm and not getting angry or upset She remained quiet and controlled. compare uncontrolled
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