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Regulation Definition: Rules, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：official rule (regulation)
regulation
/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
n.
An official rule or order made by an authority that must be followed.
official rule
➕
/əˈfɪʃəl ruːl/
n.
An official rule or directive made and maintained by an authority, typically a government or regulatory body, that must be obeyed.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Root: Latin 'regula' (rule); suffix '-tion' forms nouns.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'regular' pattern that must be followed; add '-tion' to make it a rule. Regulation keeps things regular.
📖 Example
The new school regulation requires all students to wear uniforms starting next semester.
The new school regulation requires all students to wear uniforms starting next semester.
🔗 Collocations
comply with regulations – to obey official rules
enforce regulations – to make sure rules are followed
regulatory body – an organization that issues and oversees regulations
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
anarchy (n.) – a state of disorder due to absence of rules or authority
deregulation (n.) – the removal of regulations or restrictions
🌱 Derivatives
regulate (v.) – to control or supervise by means of rules
regulatory (adj.) – relating to the process of regulating
regulator (n.) – a person or organization that ensures rules are followed
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'regula' meaning 'straight stick' or 'rule'. In modern English, it refers to official rules set by authorities, especially in government and business.
Meaning 2：temperature control (regulation)
regulation
/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
n.
The process of controlling or adjusting something to keep it working properly and in a steady state.
temperature control
➕
/ˈtɛmpərətʃər kənˈtroʊl/
n.
The process by which a system, especially a living organism, maintains a stable internal state by adjusting its functions.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The human body has amazing systems for temperature regulation, which help us stay warm in winter and cool in summer.
The human body has amazing systems for temperature regulation, which help us stay warm in winter and cool in summer.
🔗 Collocations
temperature regulation – the process of maintaining a stable body temperature
self-regulation – the ability to control one's own behavior or emotions
regulation of blood sugar – the control of glucose levels in the bloodstream
🔄 Synonyms
control (n.) – the power to influence or direct behavior or a process
adjustment (n.) – a small change made to achieve a desired result
modulation (n.) – the act of varying or adjusting something to meet specific requirements
🚫 Antonyms
disorder (n.) – a state of confusion or lack of order
dysregulation (n.) – impaired ability to regulate a physiological process
imbalance (n.) – a lack of proportion or equilibrium
🌱 Derivatives
regulate (v.) – to control or maintain a steady condition
regulatory (adj.) – relating to the control of a process
deregulate (v.) – to remove controls or restrictions
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