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Monday, April 20
regulate v.t.

Definition: 1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, or method. 2. to adjust in accordance with some standard or requirement, as of amount or degree: to regulate the temperature. 3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch.

Example: A thermostat regulates the temperature of the swimming pool.

Synonyms: adjust, moderate, standardize


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