Dictionary
reg•u•late
Pronunciation: (reg'yu-lāt"), [key]—
v.t., -lat•ed, -lat•ing.
1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.:
to regulate household expenses.
2. to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.:
to regulate the temperature.
3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation:
to regulate a watch.
4. to put in good order:
to regulate the digestion. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.