This is the 237th most frequent Italian word.
controllo
"Controllo" means "control" or "check" in English.
Here, the word 'controllo' is used as a noun meaning 'control' or 'supervision', referring specifically to the concept of quality assurance.
Il controllo qualità è fondamentale in ogni processo produttivo.
Quality control is essential in every production process.
In this sentence, 'controllo' refers to the ability to manage or direct the course of events or actions, implying management or dominance.
Devi tenere il controllo della situazione.
You need to keep control of the situation.
Here, 'controllo' means 'check' or 'inspection', suggesting an action carried out to ensure or ascertain something.