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regulation
Noun
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A regulation is a rule or a control.
The company has recently imposed new safety rules and regulations to reduce accidents.
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Regulation is the process of controlling something, usually with rules.
The government is reducing regulation of the airlines.
regulation
Adjective
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If something is regulation, it is made or done according to the rules.
This isn't a regulation soccer ball. It's too small.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
investment
Noun
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Investment is the use of money, time, or effort to make a profit.
The economic Development Board, set up in 1961 to promote foreign investment in Singapore, has attracted money from around the world.
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Your investment is the money, time, or effort you use to make a profit.
Often you'll have to wait for years before you can get even part of your investment back.
Buying an old laptop is a bad investment because a new technology is better.