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The correct spelling is regulating.
How to pronounce regulating
/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
Say it like: Reg-ula-tin-g
The correct spelling is regulating. 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.To dictate policy.
- 2.To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
- 3.To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
- 4.To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
- 5.To put or maintain in order.
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