control value
nounUK /kənˈtrəʊl ˈvæljuː/
US /kənˈtroʊl ˈvæljuː/
A control value is a number that tells a machine or program how to act.
The thermostat's control value tells the heater when to turn on.
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2. In statistics, a value used as a standard for comparison when checking other measurements.
The lab compared each sample against the control value.
3. In computing, the current setting stored for a control such as a slider or dial.
The app saved the slider's control value so it stayed the same after restart.
4. In engineering, the target value that a control system tries to keep steady.
The control value for the oven was set to 200 degrees.