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Regulation
01
a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area
Examples
The new regulations require all vehicles to undergo emissions testing annually.
Financial regulations aim to ensure fair and transparent practices in the banking industry.
02
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Examples
Social regulations dictate polite conduct.
Dress codes are a common regulation in workplaces.
03
the process of controlling something by means of rules
Examples
The regulation of air quality standards aims to reduce pollution emissions from industrial factories.
Strict regulation of food safety standards ensures that products meet health and hygiene requirements before reaching consumers.
04
the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
Examples
The regulation of voltage ensures stable electricity supply.
The factory carried out regulation of machine speeds.
05
(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered
Examples
Embryonic regulation allows development to continue despite cell removal.
Researchers study regulation in early frog embryos.
06
the state of being controlled or governed
Examples
The temperature of the reactor is kept under strict regulation.
The company operates under government regulation.
regulation
01
in accordance with the established rules, customs, etc.
Examples
The regulation height for the basketball hoop is 3.05 meters.
All employees must wear regulation uniforms.
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