Definitions for regulate
ˈrɛg yəˌleɪtreg·u·late

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. regulate, modulateverb

   fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

   "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"

2. regulate, regularize, regularise, order, governverb

   bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

   "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"

3. determine, shape, mold, influence, regulateverb

   shape or influence; give direction to

   "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

4. baffle, regulateverb

   check the emission of (sound)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regulateverb

   To dictate policy.

2. regulateverb

   To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

3. regulateverb

   To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

4. regulateverb

   To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

5. regulateverb

   To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.

6. Etymology: From regulatus, past participle of regulare, from regula, from regere. Compare regle, rail.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To REGULATEverb

   Etymology: regula, Lat.

   1. To adjust by rule or method.

   Nature, in the production of things, always designs them to partake of certain, regulated, established essences, which are to be the models of all things to be produced: this, in that crude sense, would need some better explication. John Locke.

   2. To direct.

   Regulate the patient in his manner of living. Richard Wiseman.

   Ev’n goddesses are women; and no wife
   Has pow’r to regulate her husband’s life. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulate

   Regulate is a song performed by hip hop artists Warren G and Nate Dogg. It was released in the spring of 1994 as the first single on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.'s album Regulate... G Funk Era. It became an MTV staple and the song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It is considered the breakout single for both artists. The track makes heavy use of a four-bar sample of the rhythm of Michael McDonald's song "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". It also samples "Sign of the Times" by Bob James and "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre. One mix of the song is referred to as "I Keep Forgettin' to Regulate", which often borrows heavily from the original track's chorus. The song also starts with a read introduction referencing dialogue from the film Young Guns. The music video featured scenes from Above the Rim, including an appearance by Tupac Shakur. It was number 98 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop and number 108 on Pitchfork Media's Top 200 Tracks of the 90s.

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1. regulate

   To regulate means to control or supervise something, or govern it according to a set of rules or system, typically in order to ensure congruity, fairness, safety, or efficiency. The word is often used in the context of laws or government policies controlling business practices or individual behaviors.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regulateverb

   to adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws

2. Regulateverb

   to put in good order; as, to regulate the disordered state of a nation or its finances

3. Regulateverb

   to adjust, or maintain, with respect to a desired rate, degree, or condition; as, to regulate the temperature of a room, the pressure of steam, the speed of a machine, etc

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Regulate

   "Regulate" is a song performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in the summer of 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.'s album Regulate...G Funk Era. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It is considered the breakout single for both artists and makes heavy use of a four-bar sample of the rhythm of Michael McDonald's song "I Keep Forgettin'". The music video featured scenes from Above the Rim, including an appearance by Tupac Shakur. It was number 98 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop and number 108 on Pitchfork Media's Top 200 Tracks of the 90s.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regulate

   To adjust or adapt to ensure accuracy and balance.

   Our bodies regulate themselves to ensure our bodily structures and systems work efficiently and the energy flows through them easily.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020

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   regulate

   To direct or manage according to rule, principle, or legislation.

   They regulate the business and it is always ready for self-regulation and self-assessment.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020

3. ---

   regulate

   To manage the flow of energy or liquid.

   The valve regulates the flow of blood through the heart.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020

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British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'regulate' in Verbs Frequency: #781

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How to pronounce regulate?

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How to say regulate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of regulate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of regulate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of regulate in a Sentence

1. Paul Armentano:

   Louisiana seems to be an example of how to over regulate the product, the program is not in the best interests of many of the patients it's designed to serve.

2. Farshad Ahadian:

   Most providers probably feel that it's better for physicians to self-regulate rather than practice medicine from the seat of the legislature, the truth is there's been a lot of harm from opioids, a lot of addiction. It's undeniable that we have to yield to that and to recognize that public safety is critical.

3. Brynn McDowell:

   Serotonin is a chemical produced in our brain that helps regulate sleep cycles.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   ] Why should you care? - Aside from the philosophical question of whether the government can or should have the power to regulate the internet, the regulations themselves could cause your binge-watching habits to be slightly more frustrating. With the new FCC rules, no Internet provider would be allowed to buy faster lines than another provider. So whether you have Comcast’s Xfinity or Time Warner, Frank Underwood’s diabolic takeover will take the same time to load. Hillary agrees with Silicon Valley donors - TIME: IMMIGRATION STANDOFF LIKELY TO END WITH A WHIMPER, NOT A BANG WaPo:.

5. Jim Antos:

   Can HKMA regulate an institution the size of HSBC? They would have to hire in more staff, expand the scope of their coverage and communicate more with other regulators.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=regulate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Regulate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=regulate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulate
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=regulate
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=regulate

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