regulating

Definitions

Controlling or maintaining the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly.

Supervising or managing an activity or organization by means of rules and regulations.

Examples

The government is currently regulating the emissions of local factories to improve air quality.

She is responsible for regulating the temperature of the laboratory equipment throughout the day.

Regulating your sleep schedule can significantly improve your overall energy levels and focus.

Synonyms

controlling governing managing supervising adjusting standardizing monitoring

Antonyms

deregulating neglecting abandoning disorganizing unrestricting freeing ignoring