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control theory

control theory noun: an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.

Noun

control theory (countable and uncountable, plural control theories)

  1. An interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.
    • Near-synonym: cybernetics (not consistently differentiated)
    Synonyms:
    cybernetics

Synonyms of control theory

Forms of control theory

pluralcontrol theories

Questions about control theory

What does control theory mean?
Control theory means an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.
What part of speech is control theory?
Control theory is a noun.
What is the plural of control theory?
The plural of control theory is control theories.

Words near control theory in the dictionary

  1. control structure
  2. control structures
  3. control surface
  4. control surfaces
  5. control theories
  6. control theory
  7. control tower
  8. control towers
  9. control unit
  10. control units
  11. control variable

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