Meaning of the word regulation in English

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regulation

US /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

Example:

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New safety regulations have been introduced.

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The government passed a regulation to protect consumers.

Synonym:

rule order directive statute ordinance

the action or process of regulating or being regulated

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The regulation of blood sugar levels is crucial for health.

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Economic regulation aims to control market behavior.

Synonym:

control management governance supervision oversight

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