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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREGULATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   The meaning of REGULATE is to govern or direct according to rule. How to use regulate in a sentence.

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › regulateRegulate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To regulate means to impose control. Regulate shares a root with the word, regular. When the transit authority regulates a train schedule, it makes sure trains arrive on a more regular schedule. The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated –– before a drug can be marketed, it must be tested.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregulate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › regulateRegulate - definition of regulate by The Free Dictionary

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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.

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

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

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