correct vs regulate

regulate vs correct

correct is an adjective but regulate is not an adjective.

correct and regulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
regulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, regulate is a hyponym of correct; that is, regulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than correct:

correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
regulate: fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

Other hyponyms of correct include proportion, modulate, temper, tune, tune up, calibrate, fine-tune, graduate, tune, tune up, time, trim, zero, zero in, zero, readjust, reset, attune, time, set, modulate, focalise, focalize, focus, sharpen, sync, synchronise, synchronize, pressurise, pressurize, decompress, depressurise, depressurize, fit, match, plumb, align, coordinate, ordinate, harmonise, harmonize, reconcile, linearise, linearize, justify, citify.

correct (adjective)	regulate (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	regulate (verb)
treat a defect	fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
make right or correct	restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	shape or influence; give direction to
censure severely	bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for

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