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regulate

/ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does regulate mean?

verb

To control or direct according to rule or principle; to adjust or modify in order to achieve a desired outcome or standard.

Example

"The government regulates the amount of pollution allowed in the city."

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