Regulate
WordNet
verb
(1) Check the emission of (sound)
(2) Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
"Regulate the temperature"
"Modulate the pitch"
(3) Shape or influence; give direction to
"Experience often determines ability"
"Mold public opinion"
(4) Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
"We cannot regulate the way people dress"
"This town likes to regulate"
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Etymology
< , pp. of < : see rule. Cf. regle, rail.
Verb
- To dictate policy.
- To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
- To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
- To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
- To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.