/ kənˈtrəʊld; NAmE -ˈtroʊld/ adjective
1.
done or arranged in a very careful way :
a controlled explosion
a controlled environment
2.
limited, or managed by law or by rules :
controlled airspace
3.
-controlled (in compounds) managed by a particular group, or in a particular way :
a British-controlled company
computer-controlled systems
4.
remaining calm and not getting angry or upset :
She remained quiet and controlled.
—compare uncontrolled