regulated - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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(of an industry or business activity) overseen or governed by a supervisory entity

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the revenue primarily comes from regulated businesses

a regulated market may help to lure more institutional investors

(verb)

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control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly

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a hormone which regulates metabolism

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