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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Regulated
The primary meaning of the word "Regulated" is controlled or directed according to a standard or rule.
Definitions
- Officially controlled or directed according to a standard or rule
- * Controlled or directed by a particular system or process
- * Subject to or restricted by a rule, law, or standard
Etymology of Regulated
The word "Regulated" comes from the Latin words "regula," meaning rule, and the suffix "-ated," which forms a verb
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is controlled or directed according to a standard or rule
Example Uses
- The company's financial activities are regulated by the government to prevent fraud
- * The temperature in the greenhouse is regulated by a thermostat to optimize plant growth
- * The regulated pace of the marathon allowed runners to maintain a consistent speed throughout the race
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uncontrolled
unregulated
unrestrained
unrestricted
unlimited
unmanaged
undirected
unsupervised
unmonitored
unchecked
uncurbed
uncoordinated
disorganized
unstandardized
irregular
unconventional
informal
unmethodized