regulation
gb/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglų
~ 1500
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
1
official rule or directive
An official rule made by the government or another authority.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[authority] issues [a regulation] on [topic]
Dažna klaida:
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.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
deregulation (The removal or reduction of regulations in a particular industry or sector.)
Kolokacijos
government regulation
|safety regulation
|environmental regulation
|strict regulation
|regulation compliance
Temos
law
|government
|business
|politics
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- There is a new regulation about food safety.
- The school has a regulation about uniforms.
- We must follow the safety regulation.
Daiktavardis
B2
action
2
process of control by rules
The act of controlling something by using rules.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the regulation of [activity/process]
Dažna klaida:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'rule' itself; here it refers to the action or system of controlling, not the rule object.
Sinonimai
control (A broader term that can refer to influence or restraint in many contexts, not just rule-based.)
Antonimai
neglect (Failure to apply control or oversight.)
Kolokacijos
regulation of industry
|regulation of traffic
|financial regulation
|regulation process
Temos
law
|management
|economy
|business
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The city works on the regulation of traffic.
- Regulation of water is important in summer.
- The bank follows the regulation of money transfers.
Daiktavardis
technical
B2
action
3
adjustment for correct operation
The act of making a machine or system work correctly and at the right level.
Vartosenos šablonas:
regulation of [machine/system]
Sinonimai
adjustment (A general term for making small changes to improve function, not always rule-based.)
Antonimai
malfunction (Failure to operate correctly, often due to lack of proper regulation.)
Kolokacijos
temperature regulation
|voltage regulation
|speed regulation
Temos
technology
|engineering
|science
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Vartosenos šablonas:
regulation [item/clothing]
Sinonimai
standard (General term for what is normal or accepted; not necessarily imposed by rules.)
Antonimai
nonstandard (Not conforming to established rules or specifications.)
Kolokacijos
regulation size
|regulation uniform
|regulation equipment
Temos
military
|sports
|law
|business
Pavyzdžiai
- Players must wear regulation uniforms during matches.
- The court is built to regulation size.
- All equipment must be of regulation quality.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Soldiers wear regulation boots.
- The ball is the regulation size.
- He has a regulation uniform for work.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
regulation
IPA
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Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
reg - u - la - tion (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: regulation
- Plural: regulation, regulations
Žodžių šeima
Forms
regulations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Posakiai
follow regulations
1/fˈɑloʊ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
obey official rules
To do things according to official rules or laws.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- This industry is under strict government regulation.
- All financial institutions are under regulation to protect customers.