Direction and Regulation

Direction

Direction noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam

Regulation is a synonym for direction in order topic. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Direction", when it comes to topics like management, administration, instruction, law.

Regulation

Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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Synonyms for Regulation

Direction is a synonym for regulation in control topic. You can use "Direction" instead a noun "Regulation", if it concerns topics such as rule, order, management, law.

How words are described

good good direction good regulation
better better direction better regulation
similar similar direction similar regulation
specific specific direction specific regulation
Other adjectives: certain, proper, single, real, little, moral, new, extra, last, commercial.
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