regulation
gb/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 1500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
official rule or directive
An official rule made by the government or another authority.
Schéma d’usage :
[authority] issues [a regulation] on [topic]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'regulation' with 'law'. While all laws are regulations in a broad sense, 'regulation' usually refers to specific rules made under the authority of a law, often by agencies.
Synonymes
rule (A more general term for any guiding principle or instruction, not necessarily issued by an authority.)
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directive (A formal order, often used in official or bureaucratic contexts.)
Antonymes
deregulation (The removal or reduction of regulations in a particular industry or sector.)
Collocations
government regulation
|safety regulation
|environmental regulation
|strict regulation
|regulation compliance
Thèmes
law
|government
|business
|politics
Exemples
- The new environmental regulation will reduce factory emissions.
- Companies must follow strict safety regulations to protect workers.
- The regulation requires all toys to be tested for safety before sale.
- International trade is subject to complex regulations.
- The city passed a regulation banning smoking in public parks.
Exemples pédagogiques
- There is a new regulation about food safety.
- The school has a regulation about uniforms.
- We must follow the safety regulation.
Nom
B2
action
2
process of control by rules
The act of controlling something by using rules.
Schéma d’usage :
the regulation of [activity/process]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'rule' itself; here it refers to the action or system of controlling, not the rule object.
Synonymes
control (A broader term that can refer to influence or restraint in many contexts, not just rule-based.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to apply control or oversight.)
Collocations
regulation of industry
|regulation of traffic
|financial regulation
|regulation process
Thèmes
law
|management
|economy
|business
Exemples
- Government agencies are responsible for the regulation of financial markets.
- Effective regulation of traffic can prevent accidents.
- The regulation of water usage is essential during droughts.
- This department oversees the regulation of food safety standards.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The city works on the regulation of traffic.
- Regulation of water is important in summer.
- The bank follows the regulation of money transfers.
Nom
technical
B2
action
3
adjustment for correct operation
The act of making a machine or system work correctly and at the right level.
Schéma d’usage :
regulation of [machine/system]
Synonymes
adjustment (A general term for making small changes to improve function, not always rule-based.)
Antonymes
malfunction (Failure to operate correctly, often due to lack of proper regulation.)
Collocations
temperature regulation
|voltage regulation
|speed regulation
Thèmes
technology
|engineering
|science
Exemples
- The thermostat handles the regulation of room temperature automatically.
- Proper voltage regulation is important for electronic devices.
- The engine's performance depends on precise fuel regulation.
Exemples pédagogiques
- A thermostat helps with temperature regulation.
- Voltage regulation keeps the computer safe.
- Good fuel regulation makes the car run well.
adjective
B2
property
4
conforming to standard requirements
Following an official standard or rule.
Schéma d’usage :
regulation [item/clothing]
Synonymes
standard (General term for what is normal or accepted; not necessarily imposed by rules.)
Antonymes
nonstandard (Not conforming to established rules or specifications.)
Collocations
regulation size
|regulation uniform
|regulation equipment
Thèmes
military
|sports
|law
|business
Exemples
- Players must wear regulation uniforms during matches.
- The court is built to regulation size.
- All equipment must be of regulation quality.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Soldiers wear regulation boots.
- The ball is the regulation size.
- He has a regulation uniform for work.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
regulation
API
GB/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
reg - u - la - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: regulation
- Plural: regulation, regulations
Famille de mots
Forms
regulations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
follow regulations
1/fˈɑloʊ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
obey official rules
To do things according to official rules or laws.
Exemples
- Employees must follow regulations when handling chemicals.
- The company follows all safety regulations.
in accordance with regulations
1/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹdəns wˈɪθ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
agree with official rules
Done in a way that matches official rules or laws.
Exemples
- All building work must be in accordance with regulations.
- The documents were prepared in accordance with regulations.
tighten regulations
1/tˈaɪtən ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
make rules more strict
To make official rules stronger and harder to avoid.
Exemples
- The government decided to tighten regulations on air pollution.
- After the accident, they tightened regulations for workplace safety.
under regulation
1/ˈʌndɚ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
controlled by official rules
Controlled by official rules or laws.
Exemples
- This industry is under strict government regulation.
- All financial institutions are under regulation to protect customers.