regulation
gb/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 1500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
official rule or directive
An official rule made by the government or another authority.
Модель уживання:
[authority] issues [a regulation] on [topic]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
deregulation (The removal or reduction of regulations in a particular industry or sector.)
Словосполучення
government regulation
|safety regulation
|environmental regulation
|strict regulation
|regulation compliance
Теми
law
|government
|business
|politics
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- There is a new regulation about food safety.
- The school has a regulation about uniforms.
- We must follow the safety regulation.
Іменник
B2
action
2
process of control by rules
The act of controlling something by using rules.
Модель уживання:
the regulation of [activity/process]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse this meaning with 'rule' itself; here it refers to the action or system of controlling, not the rule object.
Синоніми
control (A broader term that can refer to influence or restraint in many contexts, not just rule-based.)
Антоніми
neglect (Failure to apply control or oversight.)
Словосполучення
regulation of industry
|regulation of traffic
|financial regulation
|regulation process
Теми
law
|management
|economy
|business
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The city works on the regulation of traffic.
- Regulation of water is important in summer.
- The bank follows the regulation of money transfers.
Іменник
technical
B2
action
3
adjustment for correct operation
The act of making a machine or system work correctly and at the right level.
Модель уживання:
regulation of [machine/system]
Синоніми
adjustment (A general term for making small changes to improve function, not always rule-based.)
Антоніми
malfunction (Failure to operate correctly, often due to lack of proper regulation.)
Словосполучення
temperature regulation
|voltage regulation
|speed regulation
Теми
technology
|engineering
|science
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
regulation [item/clothing]
Синоніми
standard (General term for what is normal or accepted; not necessarily imposed by rules.)
Антоніми
nonstandard (Not conforming to established rules or specifications.)
Словосполучення
regulation size
|regulation uniform
|regulation equipment
Теми
military
|sports
|law
|business
Приклади
- Players must wear regulation uniforms during matches.
- The court is built to regulation size.
- All equipment must be of regulation quality.
Навчальні приклади
- Soldiers wear regulation boots.
- The ball is the regulation size.
- He has a regulation uniform for work.
Граматика
Словникова форма
regulation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
reg - u - la - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: regulation
- Plural: regulation, regulations
Споріднені слова
Forms
regulations
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Вирази
follow regulations
1/fˈɑloʊ ɹˌɛɡjəlˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
obey official rules
To do things according to official rules or laws.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- This industry is under strict government regulation.
- All financial institutions are under regulation to protect customers.