Word a Day
regulation
What does regulation mean?
regulation (noun): a law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce regulation?
/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does regulation come from?
From regulate + -ion.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of regulation?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “regulation”?
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What does “regulation” mean?
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
Not quite: that's what tail means.
one’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time
Not quite: that's what career means.
a group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc
Not quite: that's what audience means.
a law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization
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Which word is closest in meaning to “regulation”?
character
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situation
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community
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ordinance
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