Self-regulation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-regulation is a noun meaning The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Meaning
The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
More Meanings
- The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: willpower
Near-synonym: automation
Near-synonyms: self-governance; autonomy
Synonyms for self-regulation
Depending on context, synonyms include self-command, self-control, self-discipline, self-mastery, willpower, self-governance.
Antonyms for self-regulation
Common opposites include undisciplinedness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-determination, self-regulatory, self-regulated, self-regulating, voluntary, self-disciplined.
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