regulating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of controlling or directing according to rule
   regulation.
   
   • fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians
2. verb fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
   regulate; modulate.
   
   • regulate the temperature
   • modulate the pitch
3. verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
   regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
   
   • We cannot regulate the way people dress
   • This town likes to regulate
4. verb shape or influence; give direction to
   influence; shape; regulate; mold; determine.
   
   • experience often determines ability
   • mold public opinion
5. verb check the emission of (sound)
   baffle; regulate.
   

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