Regulate

verb

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

Word Frequency: 7.4

Definitions

1.verbTo dictate policy.

2.verbTo control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

3.verbTo adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

4.verbTo adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

"to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time"

5.verbTo put or maintain in order.

"to regulate one's eating habits"

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