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The definition of regulation
7 Definitions of: regulation
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- noun, the act or process of regulating
- noun, a rule, principle, or condition that governs procedure or behaviour
- noun, a governmental or ministerial order having the force of law
- noun, embryol the ability of an animal embryo to develop normally after its structure has been altered or damaged in some way
- noun, as required by official rules or procedure
- noun, normal; usual; conforming to accepted standards
- noun, electrical engineering the change in voltage occurring when a load is connected across a power supply, caused by internal resistance (for direct current) or internal impedance (alternating current)
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| Synonyms: | control, commandment, rule, order, law, direction, procedure, requirement, dictate, decree | And more... |
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