1. controlling or maintaining something according to rules or standards
Usage: present participle of regulate

1. having the function of controlling or maintaining standards
Usage: attributive use

Examples

• The government is regulating the pharmaceutical industry more strictly.
• She is regulating her diet to improve her health.
• The thermostat is regulating the temperature automatically.
• New regulating policies will take effect next month.
• The regulating body oversees all financial transactions.
• They are regulating water usage during the drought.
• The regulating valve controls the flow of gas.