Regulated Moderate

Regulated has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of regulate

"The government regulated the industry after years of uncontrolled growth."

In plain English: To regulate something means to control it so that it stays within specific limits and follows established rules.

"The government regulates how much sugar can be added to soft drinks."

Adjective

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

"well regulated industries"

"houses with regulated temperature"

regulated

Example Sentences

"The government regulates how much sugar can be added to soft drinks." verb

"The city council plans to regulate noise levels after midnight in downtown areas." verb

"Parents often struggle to regulate their children's screen time during the summer break." verb

"New laws will soon regulate how much sugar can be added to processed foods." verb