Definition of Regulate in English :

Define Regulate in English

Regulate meaning in English

Meaning of Regulate in English

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Regulate pronunciation in English

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Regulate

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Verb

1. modulate, regulate

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

Example Sentences:
'regulate the temperature'
'modulate the pitch'

2. govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Example Sentences:
'We cannot regulate the way people dress'
'This town likes to regulate'

3. determine, influence, mold, regulate, shape

shape or influence; give direction to

Example Sentences:
'experience often determines ability'
'mold public opinion'

4. baffle, regulate

check the emission of (sound)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Regulate

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc, of something) as required; control
2. 
to adjust (an instrument or appliance) so that it operates correctly
3. 
to bring into conformity with a rule, principle, or usage

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Regulate

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈreguˌlated or ˈreguˌlating
1. 
to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system
2. 
to adjust to a particular standard, rate, degree, amount, etc.
regulate the heat
3. 
to adjust (a clock, etc.) so as to make operate accurately
4. 
to make uniform, methodical, orderly, etc.

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Regulate

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tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
2. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
3. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
4. To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.

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