Regulating

verb

1. To dictate policy.
2. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
3. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
4. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

   "to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time"

5. To put or maintain in order.

   "to regulate one's eating habits"