regulation vs standard

regulation and standard both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
regulation	Yes	Yes	No	No
standard	Yes	Yes	No	No

regulation (noun)	standard (noun)
the act of controlling or directing according to rule	any distinctive flag
the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular	an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior	the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
an authoritative command	a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered	the value behind the money in a monetary system
the state of being controlled or governed	a board measure = 1980 board feet

regulation (adjective)	standard (adjective)
prescribed by or according to regulation	established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
	conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
	conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
	commonly used or supplied
	regularly and widely used or sold