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regulates Meaning & Definition

What Does Regulates Mean?

As a verb, regulates means third-person singular simple present indicative of regulate.

To dictate policy.
To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time
To put or maintain in order.
to regulate one's eating habits

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to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time

to regulate one's eating habits

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