controleren

Definitions of controleren
  1. verb
    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
    synonyms: corrigeren, overtuigen, vergewissen, verzekeren
    afvinken, nakijken, vinken
    put a check mark on or near or next to
    valideren, verifiëren
    check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
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    corrigeren, proeflezen
    read for errors
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    valideren, verifiëren
    confirm the truth of
  2. verb
    keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
    synonyms: begeleiden, coachen, superviseren
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    spioneren
    watch, observe, or inquire secretly
  3. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    synonyms: checken, nagaan, nakijken, nalopen, natrekken, nazien
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    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
    aanvallen, bedwingen, bestrijden, beteugelen, betwisten, ingaan, neertrappen, onderdrukken, supprimeren, verdringen, vergeten
    to put down by force or authority
    beheersen, inhouden
    hold within limits and control
    beknotten, binden, breidelen, ketenen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    beknotten, binden, breidelen, ketenen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
    narrow or limit
    afbakenen, afgrenzen, afpalen, afperken, afzetten, bebakenen, demarqueren, omschrijven, uitzetten
    set boundaries to and delimit
    bedwingen, beheersen, inbinden, inhouden
    keep in check
    dempen
    smother or suppress
    afhameren, stilhouden, verstillen
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    afhameren
    get rid of, silence, or suppress
    bezwaren, inbinden
    hold back
    dempen
    conceal or hide
    kwalificeren, rubriceren
    declare unavailable, as for security reasons
  4. verb
    make an examination or investigation
    synonyms: checken, nagaan, nakijken, nalopen, natrekken, nazien, proberen, testen, toetsen, uitproberen, uittesten
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    bekijken, beschouwen, bezien, inkijken, inzien, kijken, onderzoeken
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  5. verb
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    synonyms: beheersen, domineren, heersen, overheersen, prevaleren
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