Chief and Controlling

Chief

Chief adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: the chief administrator will be retiring soon

Controlling and chief are semantically related. in essential topic. In some cases you can use "Controlling" instead an adjective "Chief".

Nearby Word: chiefly

Controlling

Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Chief and controlling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chief" instead an adjective "Controlling".

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