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| 1. | [ verb ] fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of | |
| Synonyms: | modulate | |
| Examples: | "regulate the temperature" "modulate the pitch" |
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| Related terms: | adjust modulation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (law) bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations | |
| Synonyms: | govern order regularise regularize | |
| Examples: | "We cannot regulate the way people dress" "This town likes to regulate" |
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| Related terms: | deregulate decide standardize zone government rule regulator standardization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] shape or influence; give direction to | |
| Synonyms: | determine shape influence mold | |
| Examples: | "experience often determines ability" "mold public opinion" |
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| Related terms: | cause dispose time reshape predetermine carry_weight decide pace indispose miscreate pace index form influence determinant shape regulation | |
| 4. | [ verb ] check the emission of (sound) | |
| Synonyms: | baffle | |
| Related terms: | restrict baffle | |
| Similar spelling: |
regulated regulative regulator regulatory regulation regulating result Regalado |
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