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
- 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.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.