Definition and Synonyms for Regulate

Definition of Regulate

1. Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of Verb
2. Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations Verb
3. Shape or influence; give direction to Verb
4. Restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.) Verb

regulator
Noun
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2
1. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
2. an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
regulating
Noun
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1
1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule
regulation
Noun
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3
1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule
2. the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
3. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
regulatory
Adjective Satellite
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1. restricting according to rules or principles
deregulate
Verb
antonym
1
1. lift the regulations on

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Etymology for regulate