self-regulating system
nounUK /ˌself ˈreɡjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˌself ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
A self-regulating system keeps itself in balance without someone telling it what to do.
A thermostat is a self-regulating system because it turns the heat on and off by itself.
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2. A machine or device that controls its own actions to stay steady.
The car's engine is a self-regulating system that adjusts its speed.
3. A living body process that keeps things like temperature steady on its own.
Sweating is part of the body's self-regulating system for cooling down.
4. A group or organization that makes its own rules and checks itself.
The club is a self-regulating system, so members vote on their own rules.