self-regulation
noun
self-reg·u·la·tion
ˌself-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
-ˌre-gə-,
also -ˌrā-
plural self-regulations
: the act or condition or an instance of regulating oneself or itself: such as
a
: control or supervision from within instead of by an external authority
the online marketing industry's self-regulation of consumer privacy protections
also
: a rule imposed in self-regulation
Banks were left to largely manage themselves, and establish industry-wide self-regulations … —
Kevin Plummer
Kevin Plummer According to the Federal Trade Commission, food marketing cannot be false, deceptive or unfair. But there are other, more specific, self-regulations out there for ads related to kids. —Alexandra Sifferlin
Alexandra Sifferlin
b
: the bringing of oneself or itself into a state of order, method, or uniformity
self-regulation of an ecosystem
emotional self-regulation
Examples of self-regulation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This means a healthy state of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Deprivation is typified by a delay in the development of the brain’s executive functions—attention, short-term working memory, self-regulation, and planning.
—Marc D. Hauser, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
And there’s a certain amount of that with Boeing as well, in terms of its own self-regulation.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
This equipment will be used daily to help the children learn self-regulation, reduce anxiety and self-injurious behavior, and improve overall functioning.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
Physical activity: Promote motor development, self-regulation, and peer interaction with toys that encourage physical activity.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Many digital ethicists worry that self-regulation won’t work.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
Self-Regulation Emotionally intelligent people are also very good at self-regulation.
—Erik Pham, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The accord is also a recognition that lawmakers around the world haven’t responded very quickly to the swift advancements in generative AI, leaving the tech industry to explore self-regulation.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2024
Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Deprivation is typified by a delay in the development of the brain’s executive functions—attention, short-term working memory, self-regulation, and planning.
—Marc D. Hauser, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
And there’s a certain amount of that with Boeing as well, in terms of its own self-regulation.
—Andy Mills, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
This equipment will be used daily to help the children learn self-regulation, reduce anxiety and self-injurious behavior, and improve overall functioning.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
Physical activity: Promote motor development, self-regulation, and peer interaction with toys that encourage physical activity.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Many digital ethicists worry that self-regulation won’t work.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
Self-Regulation Emotionally intelligent people are also very good at self-regulation.
—Erik Pham, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The accord is also a recognition that lawmakers around the world haven’t responded very quickly to the swift advancements in generative AI, leaving the tech industry to explore self-regulation.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Self-regulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-regulation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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