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self-regulating

[self-reg-yuh-lay-ting, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈrɛg jəˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈsɛlf- /


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Scientists describe this type of self-regulating process as homeostasis, the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions even as its environment and physiological demands change.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

“The companies are moving very fast and external regulation is moving slower — the IPO event itself might be a self-regulating event,” Bala said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

The funeral industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is currently self-regulating, relying on voluntary codes and inspections by trade associations.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

This would be modeled after the self-regulating organization that oversees stockbrokers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

The self-regulating machine is not just a crucial step towards a whole series of more advanced technologies.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton


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