regulated Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
regulate; modulate.
- regulate the temperature
- modulate the pitch
verb bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
regularize; regularise; regulate; order; govern.
- We cannot regulate the way people dress
- This town likes to regulate
verb shape or influence; give direction to
influence; shape; regulate; mold; determine.
- experience often determines ability
- mold public opinion
verb check the emission of (sound)
baffle; regulate.
adjective controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
- well regulated industries
- houses with regulated temperature