regulation
Definition
- n. an authoritative rule
- n. the state of being controlled or governed
- n. (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered
- n. the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
Word forms
- Plural
- regulations
Example sentences
n.
The new regulation on air pollution aims to improve the quality of the environment.
n.
The software update includes a regulation that optimizes the system's performance.