Word
regulation
Phoneticsreg·u·la·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01an official rule
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
n. an official rule or law that says how something should be done.
n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority, often to govern conduct within a specific industry or organization.
日本語:規則※
“New safety regulations require all workers to wear helmets on the building site.”
“The government introduced stricter environmental regulations to limit the amount of toxic waste factories can legally discharge into the river system.”
02the act of controlling
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of controlling an activity or process by using rules.
n. the process of monitoring and controlling an industry or activity through the application of rules and principles.
日本語:規制※
“The regulation of the banking industry helps protect people's money.”
“Effective regulation of the telecommunications market ensures that no single company can establish a monopoly and inflate prices for consumers.”
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03biological control
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the way a living thing controls its internal processes, like body temperature.
n. the physiological or molecular mechanisms that maintain homeostasis or control gene expression within an organism.
日本語:調節※
“The body's regulation of blood sugar is very important for your health.”
“The study focuses on the epigenetic regulation of specific genes during the early stages of embryonic development.”
Synonyms
04standard or required
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. following the official rules or being the standard type.
adj. prescribed by or conforming to official rules; often used to describe required equipment or clothing.
“He was wearing the regulation uniform for the private school.”
“The athlete was disqualified because her equipment did not meet the regulation size specified in the tournament handbook.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “regulation” in context.
Verb
01. comply with the regulation
“All local businesses must comply with the new safety regulation to avoid heavy fines.”
verb + prep + noun
02. enforce the regulation
“It is the responsibility of the police to enforce the regulation regarding parking in the city center.”
verb + noun
03. introduce a regulation
“The government plans to introduce a regulation that limits plastic waste in the ocean.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. environmental regulation
“New environmental regulation has forced the factory to reduce its carbon emissions significantly.”
adj + noun
05. strict regulation
“There is strict regulation concerning the transport of hazardous materials across borders.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. breach of regulation
“The company was sued for a serious breach of regulation regarding data privacy.”
noun + of + noun
07. safety regulation
“The inspector checked if the building met every fire safety regulation.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. under the regulation
“Under the current regulation, you are not allowed to build a fence higher than two meters.”
prep + noun
09. regulations to upgrade
Real-World Examples
“And regulation is surely the most effective way to control profit-oriented companies, many of which pay little regard to the possible negative impact of their products until compelled to do so.” “This aims to use light-touch regulation to encourage businesses to invest more in AI.” “Researchers also observed signs of improved stress regulation and changes in brain circuits tied to emotion.” Etymology
From regulate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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