Definitions for regulation

Definitions for (noun) regulation

Main entry: regulating, regulation

Definition: the act of controlling or directing according to rule

Usage: fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians


Main entry: regularisation, regularization, regulation

Definition: the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular


Main entry: rule, regulation

Definition: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

Usage: it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation


Main entry: ordinance, regulation

Definition: an authoritative rule


Main entry: regulation

Definition: (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered


Main entry: regulation

Definition: the state of being controlled or governed


Definitions for (adj) regulation

Main entry: regulation

Definition: prescribed by or according to regulation

Usage: regulation army equipment


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