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overregulation

reg·u·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reg-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reg-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of overregulation word

  • noun overregulation a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. 1
  • noun overregulation the act of regulating or the state of being regulated. 1
  • noun overregulation Machinery. the percentage difference in some quantity related to the operation of an apparatus or machine, as the voltage output of a transformer or the speed of a motor, between the value of the quantity at no-load operation and its value at full-load operation. 1
  • noun overregulation Electronics. the difference between maximum and minimum voltage drops between the anode and the cathode of a gas tube for a specified range of values of the anode current. 1
  • noun overregulation Sports. the normal, prescribed duration of a game according to the sport's regulations, exclusive of any extra innings, overtime period, etc.: The Knicks tied the score in the final seconds of regulation, sending the game into overtime. 1
  • adjective overregulation prescribed by or conforming to regulation: regulation army equipment. 1
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Origin of overregulation

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; regulate + -ion

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Parts of speech for Overregulation

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overregulation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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