[reg-yuh-leyt] 
| 1. | to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. |
| 2. | to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. |
| 3. | to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. |
| 4. | to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. |
[reg-yuh-ley-tiv, -yuh-luh-tiv] , reg⋅u⋅la⋅to⋅ry [reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective | reg·u·late (rěg'yə-lāt') tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
[Middle English, from Late Latin rēgulāre, rēgulāt-, from Latin rēgula, rod, rule; see reg- in Indo-European roots.] reg'u·la'tive, reg'u·la·to'ry (-lə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj. |
regulate reg·u·late (rěg'yə-lāt')
v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
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.
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