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- Dictionaryreg·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
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1. a. : to govern or direct according to rule. b (1) : to bring under the control of law or constituted authority. (2) : to make regulations for or concerning. regulate the industries of a country. 2. : to bring order, method, or uniformity to. regulate one's habits. 3. : to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of.
to control an activity or process by rules or a system: A computer system regulates production. [ + question word ] Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch. Regulate also means to adjust something to a desired level or standard: As a diabetic, she regulates her sugar intake carefully. regulation.
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.
adjective. GOVERNMENT, LAW uk / ˈreɡjʊleɪtɪd / us / ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd / Add to word list. controlled by rules or laws: Most reputable, regulated businesses will ensure a steady cash flow. There are 14 federally regulated banks. These trusts are cost-effective and well regulated.
to control an activity or process by rules or a system: A computer system regulates production. [ + question word ] Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch. Regulate also means to adjust something to a desired level or standard: As a diabetic, she regulates her sugar intake carefully. regulation.
verb. 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] regulated adjective. ...a planned, state-regulated economy.
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.
/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.
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. 2. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature. 3. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning. 4. To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.
Define regulated. regulated synonyms, regulated pronunciation, regulated translation, English dictionary definition of regulated. tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed , reg·u·lat·ing , reg·u·lates 1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. 2. To adjust to a particular specification or...
