regulated
ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd
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Definition of regulated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlcontrolled by rules or laws
  • The regulated industry follows strict guidelines.
controlled governed supervised
2.
standardsbrought into conformity with standards
  • The regulated process meets all safety requirements.
controlled managed standardized
3.
functioningadjusted for proper functioning
  • The regulated machine operates smoothly.
calibrated controlled standardized
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Expressions with regulated

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industry controlled by government rules
The regulated industry must comply with strict environmental standards.
controlled by oneself without external help
The self-regulated learning process boosts student independence.
controlled or supervised by official rules made by a government
The sale of prescription drugs is strictly government-regulated.
market where prices and activities are controlled by official rules and oversight
In a regulated market, companies must follow strict consumer protection rules.
UK rental agreement with controlled terms by law
She lives in a flat with a regulated tenancy.
increased in amount or activity by a process
The up-regulated gene caused faster cell growth.

Origin of regulated

Latin, regulare (to control)

Terms with regulated included in their meaning

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power supply
timepiece run on electricity, often regulated by electrical pulses
management
being managed or regulated
regulated limit
upper limit set by rules or regulations
regulated medicine
medicine needing a doctor's prescription to obtain
autonomous study
regulated or conducted by oneself without external control
timedadj.
controlled process
regulated by time
general
not regulated or managed
government
regulated or managed by the government

Examples of regulated in a sentence

  • Regulated emissions have decreased pollution levels.
  • The regulated emissions comply with environmental laws.
  • All regulated products must pass quality checks.
  • The regulated system ensures consistent temperature control.
  • A regulated process minimizes errors in production.

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  1. French:réglementé, normalisé, ...
  2. German:reguliert, standardisiert, ...
  3. Italian:regolamentato, conforme, ...
  4. Spanish:regulado, normalizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:regulado, regulamentado, ...
  6. Chinese:受监管的, 规范的, ...
  7. Japanese:規制された, 調整された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنَظَّم, مُقَنَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּקָּח, מוּסְדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:регулируемый, отрегулированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:регульований, відрегульований, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रित, मानकीकृत, ...
regulate
ˈrɛgjʊleɪt

Definition of regulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
legalcontrol or direct according to rules or laws
  • The government regulates the financial industry.
control manage
2.
ordermaintain order or system
  • The manager regulated the workflow in the office.
control govern manage
3.
controlbring into conformity with standards
  • The new policy regulates emissions to meet environmental standards.
control standardize
4.
mechanicsTECH.adjust a mechanism for accurate functioningTECH.
  • He regulated the clock to keep perfect time.
adjust control
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Origin of regulate

Latin, regula (rule)

Examples of regulate in a sentence

  • Laws regulate the sale of alcohol.
  • The government regulated the financial markets.
  • Parents often regulate their children's screen time.
  • The government aims to regulate the financial sector.
  • Efforts to regulate fishing have increased.
  • She regulated the engine to improve its efficiency.

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  1. French:réglementer, réguler, ...
  2. German:regulieren, regeln, ...
  3. Italian:regolare, gestire, ...
  4. Spanish:regular, gestionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:regular, organizar, ...
  6. Chinese:监管, 调节, ...
  7. Japanese:規制する, 調整する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَظَّمَ, أَدارَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסְדִּיר, לְכַיֵּיל, ...
  10. Russian:регулировать, упорядочивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:регулювати, упорядковувати, ...
  12. Hindi:विनियमित करना, प्रबंधित करना, ...
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