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reg⋅u⋅late

  [reg-yuh-leyt]
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–verb (used with object), -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing.
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.
Origin:
1620–30; < LL rēgulātus (ptp. of rēgulāre). See regula, -ate 1

Related forms:
reg⋅u⋅la⋅tive  [reg-yuh-ley-tiv, -yuh-luh-tiv] , reg⋅u⋅la⋅to⋅ry  [reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
reg⋅u⋅la⋅tive⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. rule, govern, manage, order, adjust, arrange, dispose, conduct. 2. set. 4. systematize.
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reg·u·late   (rěg'yə-lāt')   
tr.v.   reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
  1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
  2. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
  3. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
  4. To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.

[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.
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