English dictionary

regulation

/,r/E/g/j//U/'l/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an authoritative rule

noun.communication

Synonyms dictate ordinance

Source: WordNet 3.0
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

noun.cognition

Examples
Short haircuts were the regulation.

Synonyms rule

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of being controlled or governed

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular

noun.act

Synonyms regularisation regularization

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of controlling or directing according to rule

noun.act

Examples
Fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians.

Synonyms regulating

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.

noun

Source: webster1913