Regulating

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪtɪŋ/

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:17 pts10 letters
Definition of 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"

Anagrams of Regulating

No exact anagrams found for "regulating". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Regulating"

Regulating is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Regulating" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "regulating" is a medium-scoring word.