regulation / adjustment
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regulation
The control of an area or system through the creation and application of rules, laws, and regulations, usually by government or higher-level authorities.
Die EU plant eine strengere Regulierung von künstlicher Intelligenz.
The EU is planning stricter regulation of artificial intelligence.
The ending '-ung' shows that this noun is derived from the verb 'regulieren' (to regulate/adjust). Nouns ending in '-ung' are always feminine (die) and describe an action or its result.
Die Regulierung des Verkehrsflusses ist eine große Herausforderung.
The regulation of traffic flow is a major challenge.
The meaning depends heavily on the context. In connection with 'Gesetz' (law), 'Markt' (market), or 'Staat' (state), it is about rules and regulations. In the context of 'Technik' (technology), 'Heizung' (heating), or 'Gerät' (device), it refers to technical adjustment.
Die Regulierung der Finanzmärkte soll eine neue Krise verhindern.
The regulation of financial markets is intended to prevent a new crisis.
In a legal or economic context, 'Regulierung' (regulation) is often combined with adjectives such as 'staatlich' (state/governmental), 'streng' (strict), 'gesetzlich' (legal/statutory), or 'europäisch' (European).
Viele Unternehmen kritisieren die strenge staatliche Regulierung.
Many companies criticize the strict government regulation.
control / check
'die Kontrolle' and 'die Regulierung' both have to do with organizing and controlling. 'Kontrolle' is used when something is checked to see whether it is correct, or when someone has power over a situation. 'Regulierung' more often means that something is organized through rules, laws, or technical settings. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with control or steering. A practical guide: for checking or being in command, you are more likely to say 'Kontrolle'; for rules governing a system or for a technical adjustment, 'Regulierung' is more appropriate.
Die Regulierung der Mieten soll verhindern, dass Wohnungen zu teuer werden.
Rent regulation is intended to prevent apartments from becoming too expensive.
Vor der Fahrt macht der Fahrer eine kurze Kontrolle der Bremsen.
Before the trip, the driver does a quick check of the brakes.