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- pronunciation:
- reg
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tihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
regulates, regulating, regulated |
definition 1: |
to control or direct by means of a rule or method.
The government regulates gambling.
- synonyms:
- methodize, regiment, systematize, systemize
- similar words:
- control, meter, organize, standardize
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definition 2: |
to control so that a required level or standard is maintained.
A pacemaker regulates a person's heartbeat.
- synonyms:
- conform, standardize, tune
- similar words:
- adjust, coordinate, key, modulate, realign, scale, square with, synchronize, uniform
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definition 3: |
to adjust in order to assure accuracy of operation.
He regulated all of the clocks in our house.- synonyms:
- adjust, set, tune
- similar words:
- align, balance, realign
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related words: |
determine, discipline, dispose, fit, govern, level, oversee, pace, proportion, qualify, restrain, supervise, time, tune |
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derivations: |
regulative (adj.), regulatory (adj.) |
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