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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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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › regulateRegulate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREGULATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   1 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › regulate_vregulate, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb regulate, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. regulate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › regulateRegulate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    REGULATE meaning: 1 : to set or adjust the amount, degree, or rate of (something) control; 2 : to bring (something) under the control of authority.