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reg·u·la·tion
 regulation
- pronunciation:
- reg
y
leI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a principle, rule, or law designed to regulate behavior or conduct.
Fire department regulations require public buildings to be equipped with sprinklers.The school regulations prohibit students from wearing shirts with offensive language.- synonyms:
- law, principle, rule
- similar words:
- restriction
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of regulating.
Is the government's regulation of these industries helping to improve the environment?- synonyms:
- regimentation
- similar words:
- control
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| related words: |
act, adjustment, canon, command, discipline, management |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
conforming to a rule or order.
She wore the regulation uniform of an army nurse.- synonyms:
- prescribed, regular, standard
- similar words:
- fixed, uniform
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