control system
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ˌsɪstəm/
US /kənˈtroʊl ˌsɪstəm/
A control system is a set of parts that work together to keep something running the way it should.
The thermostat is part of a control system that keeps the house warm.
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2. A set of rules and procedures a company uses to make sure work is done correctly and safely.
The factory introduced a new control system to check every product before it ships.
3. The hardware and software that manages a machine or process automatically.
Engineers installed a control system to run the water pumps without human help.
4. In science, a natural or designed setup that keeps conditions steady, like body temperature.
Sweating is part of the body's control system for cooling down.