regulation

regulation is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

regulate + -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: reg‧u‧la‧tion

Noun

Singular regulation

Plural regulations

1. (countable) A regulation is a rule or a control.

   The company has recently imposed new safety rules and regulations to reduce accidents.

2. (uncountable) Regulation is the process of controlling something, usually with rules.

   The government is reducing regulation of the airlines.

Synonyms

• directive
• guideline

Adjective

Positive regulation

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is regulation, it is made or done according to the rules.

   This isn't a regulation soccer ball. It's too small.