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regulation
The process of directing, adjusting, or controlling a system or process according to certain rules or principles.
Die Regulation des Blutzuckerspiegels ist eine lebenswichtige Funktion des Körpers.
The regulation of blood sugar levels is a vital function of the body.
regulation
An official rule, requirement, or law issued by an authority to control certain activities. Often used in the plural.
Die EU hat neue Regulationen für den Datenschutz eingeführt.
The EU has introduced new regulations for data protection.
'Regulation' is derived from the verb 'regulieren' (to regulate, control). The ending '-tion' refers to the process or result of this action.
Man muss die Temperatur der Heizung neu regulieren.
You have to readjust the temperature of the heating.
You can often recognize the meaning from the number. In the singular ('die Regulation'), it usually refers to the control process in a system. In the plural ('die Regulationen'), it almost always means official regulations or rules.
Die Regulation des Stoffwechsels ist ein komplexer biologischer Prozess.
The regulation of metabolism is a complex biological process.
As a control process, 'Regulation' is often used in technical or scientific contexts. Typical examples are 'die Regulation des Blutdrucks' (the regulation of blood pressure), 'hormonelle Regulation' (hormonal regulation), or 'die Regulation eines Kreislaufs' (the regulation of a cycle/circulatory system).
Die Regulation der Körpertemperatur funktioniert bei Hitze durch Schwitzen.
The regulation of body temperature works through sweating in hot weather.
In the meaning of 'Vorschrift' (regulation/rule), 'Regulation' is often combined with verbs such as 'einführen' (to introduce), 'erlassen' (to issue), 'abschaffen' (to abolish), or 'einhalten' (to comply with). Adjectives are often 'streng' (strict), 'neu' (new), or 'gesetzlich' (legal/statutory).
Die Regierung plant, die strengen Regulationen für kleine Betriebe zu lockern.
The government plans to relax the strict regulations for small businesses.
regulation / control
Both words can refer to controlling an area through rules or principles. Regelung is more likely to mean a specific provision or agreement concerning a particular matter. Regulation places greater emphasis on the overarching process through which a system is controlled and adjusted.
Die Regulation des Systems passt seine Abläufe laufend an die geltenden Prinzipien an.
The system's regulation continuously adjusts its processes to the applicable principles.
Die Regelung im Vertrag legt die Zuständigkeit für diesen Fall fest.
The provision in the contract determines who is responsible for this case.
