regulate — to control or maintain the rate or speed of something by rules or restrictions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to control or maintain the rate or speed of something by rules or restrictions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɡjəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My smartwatch regulates my sleep schedule better than my mom ever did.
- The thermostat regulates the room temperature automatically.
- Traffic lights regulate the flow of vehicles at intersections.
regulate
VERB[/ˈreɡjəˌleɪt/]
to control or maintain the rate or speed of something by rules or restrictions
The government regulates food safety standards.
The thermostat regulates the room temperature automatically. (RULE + CONTROL = REGULATE → to control, adjust, or govern according to rules)
Regulate and calibrate so everything can operate smoothly.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'regulatus', the past participle of 'regulare', derived from 'regula' meaning 'rule' or 'straight stick'. The word entered English through Old French 'reguler'.
Breakdown
regul- (rule) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make or cause to be') = regulate
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📝Examples
“My smartwatch regulates my sleep schedule better than my mom ever did.”
“The thermostat regulates the room temperature automatically.”
“Traffic lights regulate the flow of vehicles at intersections.”
“He tried to regulate his caffeine intake, but the coffee shop loyalty card made it impossible.”
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