regulated

• Décrit ce qui est contrôlé ou géré par des règles, des lois ou des systèmes officiels.

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.

   réglementé

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolledgovernedrestrictedstandardizedsupervised

   Antonymesuncontrolledunregulated

2. Adjusted to a standardB2formal

   Adjusted or controlled to maintain a specific level or standard.

   réglé, réglementé, contrôlé

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustedcalibratedconsistentcontrolledmeasuredstandardized

   Antonymesirregularunadjusteduncontrolledunregulatedvariable

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contrôler, gérer ou ajuster quelque chose selon une règle, une norme ou un système.

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.

   réglementer

   • 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.

   Synonymesadministercontroldirectgovernmanagemonitoroverseerulesupervise

   Antonymesderegulatedisregardignoreneglect

2. Adjust to a standardB2formal

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

   régler selon une norme

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustbalancecalibratecontrolcorrectmodulatesettune

   Antonymesderangedisruptdisturbupset