English · Word Candidate

regulation

/ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: regulations

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động điều chỉnh hoặc tình trạng được điều chỉnh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Luật hoặc quy định hành chính do một tổ chức ban hành để hướng dẫn hoặc quy định hành vi của thành viên

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Noun

Army regulations state a soldier AWOL over 30 days is a deserter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuân thủ các quy tắc và quy định áp dụng

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Adjective

It is regulation that these directives are to be destroyed on receipt.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “regulation” mean?

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

Is “regulation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.