regulated

• Describe algo que está controlado o administrado por reglas, leyes o sistemas oficiales, o que se ajusta a normas establecidas.

Describes something that is controlled or governed by rules, laws, or official systems.

1. Controlled by rulesB2formal

   Subject to official rules, laws, or standards that control how something is done.

   regulado

   • The pharmaceutical industry is highly regulated by government agencies.
   • All financial transactions must be regulated to prevent fraud.
   • The temperature in the laboratory is strictly regulated.

   Sinónimoscontrolledgovernedrestrictedstandardizedsupervised

   Antónimosuncontrolledunregulated

2. Adjusted to a standardB2formal

   Adjusted or controlled to maintain a specific level or standard.

   regulado

   • The flow of water is regulated by a valve.
   • The speed of the machine is regulated automatically.
   • The pressure in the tank is regulated to ensure safety.

   Sinónimosadjustedcalibratedconsistentcontrolledmeasuredstandardized

   Antónimosirregularunadjusteduncontrolledunregulatedvariable

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de controlar, dirigir o ajustar algo según una regla, norma o sistema; también puede implicar poner orden o regular el funcionamiento de un proceso o actividad.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling, directing, or adjusting something according to a rule, standard, or system.

1. B2formal

   To control or supervise something by means of rules or regulations.

   regular

   • The government regulates the banking industry to prevent fraud.
   • New laws were passed to regulate emissions from factories.
   • The agency is responsible for regulating food safety standards.

   Sinónimosadministercontroldirectgovernmanagemonitoroverseerulesupervise

   Antónimosderegulatedisregardignoreneglect

2. Adjust to a standardB2formal

   To adjust or control something so that it works correctly or at a particular level.

   regular

   • You can regulate the temperature using this thermostat.
   • The valve regulates the flow of water through the pipe.
   • She regulated her breathing to stay calm during the exam.

   Sinónimosadjustbalancecalibratecontrolcorrectmodulatesettune

   Antónimosderangedisruptdisturbupset