regulate

Meanings

• verb

  Control the actions of (a process, organization, or mechanism) to ensure that it functions effectively and efficiently.

  - "The government regulates the production and sale of alcohol."
  - "The board of directors regulates the company's operations."
  - "The body regulates its temperature through various mechanisms."

• verb

  Make laws, decrees, or orders that govern the actions of people.

  - "The legislative branch of government regulates the economy."
  - "The city council regulates zoning and land use."
  - "The homeowners association regulates the appearance of homes in the community."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regulate
regulate , vacillate , colligate , acclivate , relate

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Variants

List of all variants of regulate that leads to same result
regulate , regulated , regulates , regulating , regulative , regulatory , self-regulate , self-regulated , self-regulates , self-regulating , self-regulative , re-regulate , re-regulated , re-regulates , re-regulating , re-regulation , re-regulations , reregulate , reregulated , reregulates , reregulating , reregulation , reregulations

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Forms

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regulated, regulating, regulates

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'regulare,' meaning 'to rule,' 'to direct,' or 'to regulate.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'regulate' is often used interchangeably with the term 'govern,' but 'regulate' specifically refers to controlling or managing a process or system.

2. In the context of music, 'regulate' can also refer to a steady, consistent beat or rhythm.

3. The term 'regulation' comes from the Latin word 'regulare,' which means 'to rule' or 'to direct.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Governance: The process of managing, directing, and controlling an organization, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

2. Compliance: The act of conforming to a law, regulation, or rule.

3. Regulation: A rule, law, or order issued by a government or regulatory body that governs a particular industry or activity.

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Culture

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The term 'regulate' has been used extensively in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' where the character Macbeth is urged to 'regulate' his passions and ambitions. In music, the term is used in the title of a popular song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, 'Regulate,' which encourages listeners to live a peaceful and orderly life.

How to Memorize "regulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ruler or a person in a position of control, such as a captain of a ship or a conductor of an orchestra.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of control or direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-G-U-L-A-T-E: Rules, Effective, Govern, Useful, Legal, Accountable, Timely, Efficient' to remember the definition.

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