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regulation

/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
reg · u · la · tion ˌrɛɡ · jə · ˈleɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
中文释义
规定,规则
Significado en Español
regulación, norma
한국어 뜻
규정, 규칙
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quy định, quy tắc
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Example Sentence

The new regulation affects all businesses.

这项新规定影响所有企业。

Synonyms
rule policy statute
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “regulation”:

  1. A directive
  2. B freedom
  3. C suggestion
  4. D exception
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A — directive. “regulation” means n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A strict safety ______ requires all the workers to wear hard hats.

  1. A regulation
  2. B rumor
  3. C joke
  4. D whisper
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A — regulation. “regulation” means n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

Common questions about “regulation”

What does “regulation” mean?

regulation — n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. In Chinese: 规定,规则.

How do you pronounce “regulation”?

regulation is pronounced /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: reg · u · la · tion.

How do you use “regulation” in a sentence?

The new regulation affects all businesses. (这项新规定影响所有企业。)

What are synonyms for “regulation”?

rule, policy, statute — all close in meaning to regulation (n. a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority).

Is “regulation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. regulation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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