firm-controlled
|firm/con/trolled|
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/fɜrm kənˈtroʊld/
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/fɜːm kənˈtrəʊld/
business-managed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'firm-controlled' originates from the combination of 'firm' and 'controlled', where 'firm' refers to a business entity and 'controlled' means regulated or managed.
Historical Evolution
'Firm' comes from the Old French 'ferme', meaning 'business', and 'controlled' from the Latin 'contrarotulare', meaning 'to check against a roll'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'controlled' meant 'checked or verified', but over time it evolved to mean 'managed or regulated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or regulated by a firm or company.
The firm-controlled subsidiary operates independently.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 08:50