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===Etymology===
===Etymology===
< {{etyl|la}} {{term|regulatus}}, pp. of {{term|regulare||to direct, rule, regulate}} < {{term|regula||rule}} < {{term|regere||to keep straight, direct, govern, rule}}. Cf. [[regle]], [[rail]].
< {{etyl|la}} {{term|regulatus}}, pp. of {{term|regulare||to direct, rule, regulate}} < {{term|regula||rule}} < {{term|regere||to keep straight, direct, govern, rule}}. Compare [[regle]], [[rail]].


===Pronunciation===
===Pronunciation===

Revision as of 01:06, 24 June 2010

English

Etymology

< (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin (deprecated template usage) regulatus, pp. of (deprecated template usage) regulare < (deprecated template usage) regula < (deprecated template usage) regere. Compare regle, rail.

Pronunciation

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Verb

regulate (third-person singular simple present regulat, present participle ing, simple past and past participle regulated)

  1. To dictate policy.
  2. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
  3. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
  4. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
  5. To put or maintain in order: regulate one's eating habits.

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