regulate

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reg·u·late | \ ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt also ˈrā-

regulated; regulating

Definition of regulate

transitive verb

1a : to govern or direct according to rule

b(1) : to bring under the control of law or constituted authority

(2) : to make regulations for or concerning regulate the industries of a country

2 : to bring order, method, or uniformity to regulate one's habits

3 : to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of regulate the pressure of a tire

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The dam regulates the flow of water into the river. We need better laws to regulate the content of the Internet. Laws have been made to regulate working conditions. The government regulates how much lead may be found in our water supply. The department regulates foreign trade.

Recent Examples on the Web The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulation seeks public disclosure of the data underlying studies used by agency officials in deciding how to regulate contaminants and toxins, from car exhaust to coal waste to pesticides. — BostonGlobe.com, "Ex-government health chief joins warnings about EPA proposal - The Boston Globe," 14 Nov. 2019 The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed regulation seeks public disclosure of the data underlying studies used by agency officials in deciding how to regulate contaminants and toxins, from car exhaust to coal waste to pesticides. — Washington Post, "Ex-government health chief joins warnings about EPA proposal," 13 Nov. 2019 Other cities and counties are still figuring out how to regulate the facilities, which some consider eyesores on neighborhood streets. — Pamela Wood, baltimoresun.com, "5G wireless is coming — and the battle has already begun over where to allow the antennas in Maryland," 7 Nov. 2019 In previous meetings, a majority of board members seemed opened to the idea of allowing recreational marijuana sales as board discussions focused on how best to regulate dispensaries. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Deerfield votes to allow recreational marijuana sales," 5 Nov. 2019 The findings point to how policymakers can best regulate the market. — Roberta Kwok, Quartz, "What companies don’t tell you about extended warranties," 1 Nov. 2019 Erin Martinez, Mark’s wife and Joey’s sister, spoke out in support of Senate Bill 19-181, a new law aimed at overhauling how oil and gas are regulated. — Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, "Anadarko faces possible state penalties for Firestone explosion," 31 Oct. 2019 Senators also criticized how the FAA regulates aircraft safety. — Stephen Gandel, CBS News, "Boeing CEO tells Congress company knew of test pilot's 737 Max concerns," 29 Oct. 2019 How to regulate its business and other relations with China is the greatest strategic challenge facing the United States. — Douglas J. Feith, National Review, "China’s Maritime Strategic Challenge," 18 Oct. 2019

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“Regulate.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulated. Accessed 5 December 2019.

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