Dual control
noun
A system where two people have control over something.
The company has a dual control system, where both the manager and the assistant manager have control.
Often appears as...
- dual control system
- dual control airplane
noun
In aircrafts, a feature that allows control by both the pilot and the instructor.
The instructor used the dual control to demonstrate how to fly the plane.
Often appears as...
- dual control airplane
- dual control training
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In cars, an extra set of pedals for the front passenger seat, used by driving instructors.
The driving school cars are equipped with dual control for safety during lessons.
Often appears as...
- dual control car
- dual control driving
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In banking or business, a system where two individuals are authorized to execute certain tasks.
To prevent fraud, this banking process is under dual control, requiring two authorized signatures.
Often appears as...
- dual control banking
- dual control process
noun
A system where two people have control over something.
The company has a dual control system, where both the manager and the assistant manager have control.
Often appears as...
- dual control system
- dual control airplane
noun
In aircrafts, a feature that allows control by both the pilot and the instructor.
The instructor used the dual control to demonstrate how to fly the plane.
Often appears as...
- dual control airplane
- dual control training
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In cars, an extra set of pedals for the front passenger seat, used by driving instructors.
The driving school cars are equipped with dual control for safety during lessons.
Often appears as...
- dual control car
- dual control driving
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In banking or business, a system where two individuals are authorized to execute certain tasks.
To prevent fraud, this banking process is under dual control, requiring two authorized signatures.
Often appears as...
- dual control banking
- dual control process
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Shared Responsibility
Emphasizes joint responsibility, often to minimize risks or mistakes by requiring consensus.
Our project adopted dual control to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Pro Tip 2/2Equal Power
Highlights that both people involved have equal authority and neither can dominate the decision-making process.
The dual control setup in the new committee allowed both co-chairs to have equal say.
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