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regulation

1 of 2noun
/ˌrɛg.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/
Forms:regulations
1

the process of controlling something by means of rules

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  • The regulation of air quality standards aims to reduce pollution emissions from industrial factories.
  • Strict regulation of food safety standards ensures that products meet health and hygiene requirements before reaching consumers.
  • Effective regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of medications.
  • The regulation of online content aims to protect users from harmful or misleading information on the internet.
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2

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

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  • The new regulations require all vehicles to undergo emissions testing annually.
  • Financial regulations aim to ensure fair and transparent practices in the banking industry.
  • Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects.
  • The airline industry is subject to strict regulations regarding passenger safety and security.
  • Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water.
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3

a rule, principle, or standard that directs behavior

  • Social regulations dictate polite conduct.
  • Dress codes are a common regulation in workplaces.
  • Cultural regulations shape daily routines in the community.
  • Academic regulations require attendance for all students.
  • Sports have regulations that define fair play.
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the act of making something uniform, consistent, or regular

  • The regulation of voltage ensures stable electricity supply.
  • The factory carried out regulation of machine speeds.
  • The regulation of water pressure prevents pipe damage.
  • The lab ensured regulation of experimental conditions.
  • Engineers performed regulation to standardize parts.
5

the capacity of an early embryo to develop normally even after damage or alteration

  • Embryonic regulation allows development to continue despite cell removal.
  • Researchers study regulation in early frog embryos.
  • Regulation ensures the embryo can recover from structural changes.
  • The experiment demonstrated regulation after the blastomere was altered.
  • Some species exhibit remarkable regulation in early stages.
6

the state of being controlled, governed, or maintained under rules

  • The temperature of the reactor is kept under strict regulation.
  • The company operates under government regulation.
  • Homeostasis is the biological regulation of internal conditions.
  • The building operates under fire safety regulation.
  • Regulation in the industry ensures consistent standards.