ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-regulating

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Self-regulating is an adjective meaning Able to control itself.

Meaning

Able to control itself.

More Meanings

  1. Of an organization, establishing standards for itself rather than having them legislated for it by government.

Example Sentences

The motor was self-regulating, until the governor broke and it suddenly raced out of control.
Lawyers are self-regulating through the bar association, which sets standards and imposes penalties.

Synonyms for self-regulating

Depending on context, synonyms include automatic, self-acting, self-moving.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-acting, automatic, self-moving, self-regulation, self-regulatory, self-disciplined.

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