Regulated
ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd
Definitions
Controlled or subjected to regulation, rules, or laws; brought under control.
Controlled or managed by rules or laws.
The financial markets are highly regulated to prevent fraud.
💡 Simply: Imagine a game with rules. If the game is regulated, it means people have to follow those rules, so it's fair and everyone knows how to play. Like, 'The playground is regulated to keep kids safe.'
👶 For kids: When something is regulated, it means there are rules about how it should work.
More Examples
The amount of sugar in the product is regulated by health guidelines.
The speed of the car was regulated by the cruise control system.
How It's Used
"The company is heavily regulated by the government."
"The enzyme activity is regulated by feedback mechanisms."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
self-regulated
Controlled or managed by oneself or an entity without external regulation.
"The community operates on a self-regulated basis."
From Latin *regulāre*, meaning 'to direct, regulate'. It entered English in the 16th century, initially referring to controlling or adjusting something to a set standard.
Initially used in the context of astronomy and measuring instruments, gradually adopted in legal and economic contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a traffic light: it's regulated to keep traffic flowing safely.
Word Origin
"rule, straight line"