What does "control theory" mean?

An interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems.

Control theory

Common synonyms include: automatic control, control engineering, control system, controller design, cybernetics, discipline.

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Noun

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An interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics, dealing with the control of the behavior of dynamical systems. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonym: cybernetics (not consistently differentiated)"

"Near-synonym: cybernetics (not consistently differentiated)"