regulate vs correct

correct vs regulate

regulate is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

regulate and correct both are verbs.

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

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of regulate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than regulate:

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

Other hypernyms of regulate include adjust, set.

regulate (adjective)	correct (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

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

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