Self-regulating: meaning, definitions and examples
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self-regulating
[ ˌselfˈreɡjəˌlātiNG ]
mechanical systems
Capable of controlling or governing itself without external intervention or regulation.
Synonyms
automatic, self-controlling, self-governing
Examples of usage
- The self-regulating thermostat adjusts the temperature automatically.
- Self-regulating wind turbines adjust their speed based on wind conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "self-regulating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 auto-regulável
🇮🇳 स्वयं-नियमन
🇩🇪 selbstregulierend
🇮🇩 mengatur diri sendiri
🇺🇦 саморегулюючий
🇵🇱 samoregulujący
🇯🇵 自己調整
🇫🇷 auto-régulant
🇪🇸 auto-regulador
🇹🇷 kendi kendini düzenleyen
🇰🇷 자기 조절
🇸🇦 ذاتي التنظيم
🇨🇿 samosprávný
🇸🇰 samoregulačný
🇨🇳 自我调节
🇸🇮 samoregulacijski
🇮🇸 sjálfstýring
🇰🇿 өздігінен реттелетін
🇬🇪 თვითრეგულირებადი
🇦🇿 öz-özünə tənzimləyən
🇲🇽 auto-regulador
Word origin
The term 'self-regulating' originated from the field of mechanical engineering in the early 20th century. It refers to systems or devices that have the ability to control or govern themselves without the need for external intervention. The concept of self-regulation has since been applied to various fields, including psychology, biology, and economics, highlighting the importance of adaptive and autonomous systems.