What is the meaning of regulated?

verb

  • Fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of.
    • usage: "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
  • Bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations.
    • usage: "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
  • Shape or influence; give direction to.
    • usage: "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
  • Check the emission of (sound.

adjective

  • Controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law.
    • usage: "well regulated industries"; "houses with regulated temperature"
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