regulation

noun
UK: /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

  1. A rule or law that controls behavior.

    1. There is a regulation about pets here.
    2. The strict regulations prevent any real flexibility in the system.

  2. The action or process of controlling something according to rules.

    1. This regulation helps to keep things safe.
    2. Effective regulation of financial markets is essential for economic stability.

  3. An official organization that makes rules about something.

    1. The regulation controls the water quality.
    2. The new regulation is supposed to oversee the activities of the banks.

Synonyms

rule law control direction management adjustment
regulation verb

  1. To control something by using rules.

    1. They regulate parking in the city.
    2. The government regulates the industry to ensure fair practices.

  2. To adjust something so that it works well.

    1. This switch regulates the machine speed.
    2. The body regulates its temperature through various mechanisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regulation" in English means: A rule or law that controls behavior., The action or process of controlling something according to rules., An official organization that makes rules about something..

The phonetic transcription of "regulation" is /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regulation": rule, law, control, direction, management, adjustment.

Example usage of "regulation": "There is a regulation about pets here.". More examples on the page.