Deregulating
/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of deregulate: the act of removing or reducing government regulations.
The government is deregulating the telecommunications industry to encourage competition.
Forms
- deregulate
- deregulates
- deregulated
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Commentary
Deregulating is the continuous or progressive aspect of the verb 'deregulate,' emphasizing the ongoing process of reducing regulatory controls.
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