English to English Dictionary

/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ [regulate]

[verb] To control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly.

/ˈrɛɡ.jə.ləˌtɔːr.i/ [regulatory]

[adjective] Serving to control, direct, or regulate an activity, process, or industry through the application of rules and laws.

/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lə.tɔː.ri ˈmaɪn.dɪd/ [regulatory minded]

[adjective] Inclined to prioritize, strictly enforce, or focus heavily on compliance with legal regulations, formal policies, and official oversight.

/ˌriː.ɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [re-in-stuh-ley-shuhn]

[noun] The act or process of installing something again, typically software, a machine, or a system, often to resolve errors or update configurations.

/riːˈɪt.ə.reɪt/ [reiterate]

[verb] To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

/riˈɪt.ə.reɪt ðə niːd/ [re-it-uh-reyt thuh need]

[idiom] To state or emphasize a requirement or necessity again, typically because it has not yet been met or to ensure it is fully understood.

/riːˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ [reiteration]

[noun] The action of repeating something, typically for emphasis, clarity, or effect.

/rɪˈdʒɛkt/ (verb), /ˈriː.dʒɛkt/ (noun) [reject]

[verb] To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something; to dismiss as inadequate or inappropriate.

/rɪˈdʒɛktɪd/ [rejected]

[adjective] Not accepted, approved, or believed; discarded as inadequate or unsatisfactory.

/ˌriːˈleɪ.bəl/ [relabel]

[verb] To attach a new or different label to something, often to change its classification, description, or branding.

/ˈrɪl.eɪ.tə.bəl/ [relatable]

[adjective] Easily understood or identified with because of having qualities or experiences that are similar to one's own.

/rɪˈleɪʃən/ [relation]

[noun] The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a connection.

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ [relationships]

[noun] The ways in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/ [relaxation]

[noun] The state of being free from tension and anxiety; a period of recreation or rest.

/ˈrɛl.ə.vənt/ [relevant]

[adjective] Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand; pertinent.

/rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/ [reliant]

[adjective] Dependent on someone or something for support, help, or survival.

/rɪˈliːf/ [relief]

[noun] A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

/ˌriːˈloʊkeɪtɪd/

[verb] Moved to a new place of residence or business; established in a different location.