regulating

Definition of Regulating in English :

1. regulating, regulation

the act of controlling or directing according to rule

Example Sentences:
'fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Regulating

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

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.

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.