REGULATE


Meaning of REGULATE in English

v.tr. 1 control by rule. 2 subject to restrictions. 3 adapt to requirements. 4 alter the speed of (a machine or clock) so that it may work accurately. regulative adj. regulator n. regulatory adj.

[ LL regulare regulat- f. L regula RULE ]

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