Definitions

1. noun

A device that regulates temperature, especially by controlling the flow of a fluid or by electric heating or cooling elements.

“She adjusted the thermostat to make the room warmer.”

2. verb

To adjust or regulate the temperature of something, especially by controlling a thermostat.

“He thermostatted the heating system to make it more energy-efficient.”

3. verb

To adjust or regulate the temperature of something by turning a control on a device such as a thermostat.

“Can you thermostat the oven to 375 degrees?”