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regulate

Syllabification: (reg·u·late)

Pronunciation: /ˈregyəˌlāt/

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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 that regulates metabolism and organ function
control or supervise (something, especially a company or business activity) by means of rules and regulations:the organization that regulates fishing in the region
set (a clock or other apparatus) according to an external standard.

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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