advertisement
Monday, April 20
regulate v.t. Definition: 1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, or method. 2. to adjust in accordance with some standard or requirement, as of amount or degree: to regulate the temperature. 3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch.
Example: A thermostat regulates the temperature of the swimming pool.
Synonyms: adjust, moderate, standardize
Practice words from this group with Word Search, Word Scramble, and Crossword Puzzle games
advertisement