1. the act of organizing or controlling people or activities in a very strict and regulated way
2. excessive control or rigid discipline imposed on people or groups
Usage: often implies criticism

Examples

• The military academy was known for its strict regimentation of daily activities.
• Students complained about the regimentation of their schedules.
• The factory’s regimentation left little room for creativity or individual initiative.
• Parents worried that too much regimentation would stifle their children’s natural curiosity.
• The coach’s regimentation of practice sessions improved the team’s performance.
• Some employees thrived under regimentation while others felt constrained by it.