regulating

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: reg-u-lat-ing (4)
English Definition

Controlling or supervising by means of rules and regulations.

Example Sentence

The government is regulating the market with new laws.

US IPA /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈreɡ.ju.leɪ.tɪŋ/

Synonyms

controlling governing managing directing adjusting

Antonyms

deregulating disorganizing neglecting