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regularize

re·gu·la·rize

UK/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚaɪz/ uncommon british us

verb

1.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

  • “We cannot regulate the way people dress”
  • “This town likes to regulate”
2.

make regular or more regular

  • “regularize the heart beat with a pace maker”
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Origin

From regular + -ize.

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