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regulate

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛgjʊleɪt/

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Definition of regulate

verb

[with object]

control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly:a hormone which regulates metabolism
control (something, especially a business activity) by means of rules and regulations:the Code regulates the takeovers of all public companies
set (a clock or other apparatus) according to an external standard: the standard time by which other clocks were regulated

Derivatives

regulative

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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