self-regulating control
nounUK /ˌself ˈreɡjʊleɪtɪŋ kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˌself ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ kənˈtroʊl/
A way of keeping something steady all by itself, without a person having to do it.
The heater uses self-regulating control to stay at the right temperature.
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2. A system that checks itself and fixes its own mistakes.
The robot's self-regulating control helps it avoid bumping into walls.
3. The ability of a machine or body to keep itself in balance.
Your body uses self-regulating control to keep your temperature normal.
4. A process where a device adjusts its own settings without help.
The fan has self-regulating control, so it speeds up when the room gets hot.