Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Regulation and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Functioning".
Regulation
Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
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Synonyms for Regulation
Functioning and regulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead a noun "Regulation".
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Regulation and Functioning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/functioning/regulation
Functioning & Regulation. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/functioning/regulation>.
Regulation or Functioning. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/functioning/regulation.
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