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According to WordNet, the noun "regulation" has 6 sense(s).

106664051 an authoritative rule.

113549105 (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered.

105846054 a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation".

100805034 the act of controlling or directing according to rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians".

114443434 the state of being controlled or governed.

100806902 the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular.


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