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controllings

controllings is the plural of controlling.

Meaning of controlling

Noun

controlling (plural controllings)

  1. The act of exerting control.
    • What humble submission presided within; / How free from the reign, and controllings of sin.1856, The Earthen Vessel and Christian Record & Review, page 44

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Questions about controllings

What is controllings the plural of?
Controllings is the plural of controlling.

Words near controllings in the dictionary

  1. controlling images
  2. controlling interest
  3. controlling interests
  4. controllingly
  5. controllingness
  6. controllings
  7. controlls
  8. controlment
  9. controlments
  10. Contrology
  11. controls

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