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regulate

The correct spelling is regulate.

How to pronounce regulate

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

Say it like: Reg-ula-te

The correct spelling is regulate. To dictate policy. For example: "to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time"

Usage Examples

to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time

to regulate one's eating habits

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To dictate policy.
  2. 2.To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
  3. 3.To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
  4. 4.To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
  5. 5.To put or maintain in order.

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