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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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   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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   Definition of regulate verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of regulate – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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    A complete guide to the word "REGULATE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.