C1
deregulation vs regulation vs regulator
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deregulationnoun/ˌdiː.reɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the removal of government rules that control how an industry or business works | Goes with financial deregulation | Example Deregulation of the airline industry led to cheaper tickets for passengers. |
| regulationnoun/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning an official rule, or the control of something by rules | Goes with safety regulations | Example The company broke safety regulations and had to pay a fine. |
| regulatornoun/ˈreɡ.jə.leɪ.tər/ | Meaning an official person or organization that makes sure businesses follow the rules | Goes with financial regulator | Example The financial regulator fined the bank for misleading its customers. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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