1. A deliberate, measured reaction to a stimulus or situation, often used in contexts of military strategy, diplomacy, or psychology where emotion is suppressed in favor of rational action
The government issued a controlled response to the international incident.
O governo emitiu uma resposta controlada ao incidente internacional.
2. In scientific or experimental contexts, a reaction that is carefully regulated and monitored under specific conditions
The laboratory measured the controlled response of the chemical compound.
O laboratório mediu a resposta controlada do composto químico.