Regulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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regulated

 

[ ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

law

Control or supervise by means of rules and regulations.

Synonyms

administer, control, govern, manage, supervise

Examples of usage

  • The industry is regulated by the government to ensure fair competition.
  • The financial sector is heavily regulated to protect consumers.
Context #2 | Verb

finance

Adjust the amount, rate, or timing of something typically for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

adjust, control, modulate, tune, vary

Examples of usage

  • The central bank regulates interest rates to control inflation.
  • The company regulates its production to meet demand.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

A control mechanism in an organism or system, often involving feedback loops.

Synonyms

adjustment, control, governance, management, supervision

Examples of usage

  • Temperature regulation in mammals helps maintain homeostasis.
  • Regulation of hormone levels is essential for bodily functions.

Translations

Translations of the word "regulated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regulado

🇮🇳 नियमित

🇩🇪 reguliert

🇮🇩 diatur

🇺🇦 регульований

🇵🇱 uregulowany

🇯🇵 規制された

🇫🇷 réglementé

🇪🇸 regulado

🇹🇷 düzenlenmiş

🇰🇷 규제된

🇸🇦 منظم

🇨🇿 regulovaný

🇸🇰 regulovaný

🇨🇳 受监管的

🇸🇮 urejen

🇮🇸 stjórnað

🇰🇿 реттелген

🇬🇪 რეგულირებული

🇦🇿 tənzimlənən

🇲🇽 regulado

Etymology

The word 'regulated' has its origins in the Latin word 'regulatus', which means to control or direct according to rule. The concept of regulation has been essential in various fields such as law, finance, and biology to ensure order, fairness, and balance. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass the idea of monitoring and adjusting to achieve specific goals or outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,018, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.