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   regulate

   /ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/

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   • 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’.

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   • 1. regulative adjective

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   What does regulate mean in a sentence?

   • The statutes in some states regulate his duty in this regard; it is one that he cannot safely omit. However arbitrary, there are certain policies that regulate all well organized institutions and corporate bodies. Regulate definition: to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.. See examples of REGULATE used in a sentence.

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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. Serious reform is needed to improve institutions that regulate competition. [VERB noun] As we get older the temperature-regulating mechanisms in the body become less efficient. [VERB -ing] ...a planned, state-regulated economy.

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   What does regulate mean?

   • from Latin regulatus, past participle of regulare "to regulate, direct," from regula "a rule, straightedge" — related to rail entry 1, regent, rule Nglish: Translation of regulate for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of regulate for Arabic Speakers Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is the difference between regulate and regulate?

   • Other forms: regulated; regulating; regulates The on-off spigot regulates the flow of water into your bathtub. When a government regulates an industry, they set standards the industry must follow. To regulate means to impose control. Regulate shares a root with the word, regular.

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   What does regolare mean?

   • regolare… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! REGULATE definition: 1. to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way: 2. to control…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of control?

   • 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.

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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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