American English pronunciation
How to pronounce regulates
IPA transcription: ['ɹɛɡjə,leɪts]
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Verb
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shape or influence; give direction to
“experience often determines ability”
“mold public opinion”
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bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
“We cannot regulate the way people dress”
“This town likes to regulate”
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fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
“regulate the temperature”
“modulate the pitch”
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check the emission of (sound)
Usage examples
- It is a statutory authority which regulates aviation in the country.
- In England and Wales, Ofwat regulates charges and service standards.
- The College regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.
- The County Probate Judge regulates business such as drivers, marriage licences, and voting.
- It regulates breathing.