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   regulate

   /ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly: "a hormone which regulates metabolism" Similar controladjustmanagebalancesetsynchronizemodulatetune
   • ▪ control (something, especially a business activity) by means of rules and regulations: "the Code regulates the takeovers of all public companies" 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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   The meaning of REGULATE is to govern or direct according to rule. How to use regulate in a sentence.

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   REGULATE definition: 1. to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way: 2. to control…. Learn more.

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   to put or keep something in good order or within reasonable limits: Playful interactions with adult caregivers help children develop the ability to regulate their emotions and behavior. Synonyms: balance. Biology. to adjust or adapt (a bodily process or function) in response to external stimuli.

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   to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way: You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat. [ + question word ] Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch. Synonym. control.

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   [transitive, intransitive] regulate (something) to control something by means of rules. The department is responsible for regulating the insurance industry. The activities of credit companies are regulated by law. The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated.

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   verb. /ˈrɛɡyəˌleɪt/. Verb Forms. regulate something to control something by means of rules The activities of credit companies are regulated by law. The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated. It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect. Join us.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGULATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system. 2. to adjust to a particular standard, rate, degree, amount, etc. regulate the heat. 3. to adjust (a clock, etc.) so as to make operate accurately. 4.

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   Definitions of regulate. verb. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations. “We cannot regulate the way people dress”. “This town likes to regulate ”. synonyms: govern, order, regularise, regularize. see more. verb. shape or influence; give direction to.

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    REGULATE definition: 1. to control an activity or process, especially by using rules: 2. to control the speed…. Learn more.

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    To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules.