regulating

(noun) the act of controlling or directing according to rule. Synonyms: regulation. Example: "Fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians."

(verb) fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of. Synonyms: regulate, modulate. Examples: "Regulate the temperature." "Modulate the pitch."

(verb) bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations. Synonyms: regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern. Examples: "We cannot regulate the way people dress." "This town likes to regulate."

(verb) shape or influence; give direction to. Synonyms: determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate. Examples: "Experience often determines ability." "Mold public opinion."

(verb) check the emission of (sound). Synonyms: baffle, regulate.