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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' 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.
rule / period
'Regel' and 'Regulation' can both have to do with control and rules. 'Regel' is the normal word when you mean a single rule, for example at school, in traffic, or in a group. 'Regulation' sounds more technical. It can mean the process by which something is directed or controlled. It can also mean an official rule, especially in formal texts. Learners may confuse the words because 'Regulation' sounds like 'Regel'. In everyday language, however, 'Regel' is usually correct; 'Regulation' fits better in technical language or when referring to official regulations.
Die Regulation des Blutdrucks ist ein wichtiges Thema im Gesundheitskurs.
The regulation of blood pressure is an important topic in the health course.
Die Eltern stellen eine klare Regel für die Nutzung des Computers auf.
The parents set a clear rule for using the computer.