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   Reg·u·late

   /ˈreɡyəˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly: "a hormone that regulates metabolism and organ function" Similar controladjustmanagebalancesetsynchronizemodulatetune
   • ▪ control or supervise (something, especially a company or business activity) by means of rules and regulations: "the organization that regulates fishing in the region" Similar superviseoverseepolicesuperintendmonitorcheck (up on)keep an eye oninspectadministerbe responsible forcontrolmanagedirectguidegovernruleorderinformal:keep tabs onkeep a tab onkeep a beady eye on
   • ▪ set (a clock or other apparatus) according to an external standard: "the standard time by which other clocks were regulated"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘control by rules’): from late Latin regulat- ‘directed, regulated’, from the verb regulare, from Latin regula ‘rule’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. regulative adjective

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   regulate in American English. (ˈreɡjəˌleit) transitive verb Word forms: -lated, -lating. 1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc. to regulate household expenses. 2. to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc. to regulate the temperature.

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   What does regulate mean?

   • To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules. The government should regulate competition among insurance companies. 3 senses: 1. to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc, of something) as required; control 2. to adjust (an instrument or.... Click for more definitions.

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   What is the meaning of regulation?

   • To dictate policy. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. The herdsmen near the frontier adjudicated their own disputes, and regulated their own police. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

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   What does it mean to regulate an activity or process?

   • To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules. Under such a plan, the government would regulate competition among insurance companies so that everyone gets care at lower cost. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4.

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   What is the synonym of regulate?

   • you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved. Synonyms for regulate. bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern,

   81 Synonyms & Antonyms of REGULATE - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for REGULATE: control, contain, curb, restrain, keep, measure, govern, suppress; Antonyms of REGULATE: lose, loosen, liberate, express, loose, take out, unleash, vent.

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   Definition of regulate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, or method. 2. to adjust in accordance with some standard or requirement, as of amount or degree: to regulate the temperature. 3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 4. to put in good order: to regulate the digestion.