regulate
[ reg-yuh-leyt ]
/ ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing.
to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature.
to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch.
to put in good order: to regulate the digestion.
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British Dictionary definitions for regulate
regulate
/ (ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt) /
verb (tr)
to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc, of something) as required; control
to adjust (an instrument or appliance) so that it operates correctly
to bring into conformity with a rule, principle, or usage
Derived forms of regulate
regulative or regulatory, adjective regulatively, adverbWord Origin for regulate
C17: from Late Latin
rēgulāre to control, from Latin
rēgula a ruler
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regulate
[ rĕg′yə-lāt′ ]
v.
To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
To adjust to a particular specification or requirement.
To adjust a mechanism for accurate and proper functioning.
To put or maintain in order.