regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
 also  ˈrā-
1
: one that regulates
2

Examples of regulator in a Sentence

the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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The city designation has been speculated to give greater municipal control of the area to Musk, who has regularly clashed with government regulators over the red tape SpaceX has had to navigate before launches. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 The council is working with business owners and city regulators to find solutions to these issues and maintain a peaceful downtown. Pj Green september 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025 This process depends on a gene regulator called KLF2, and it’s supported by migratory dendritic cells in lymph nodes that keep presenting antigens. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 Broadcast regulator, the Federal Communications Commission, Chair Brendan Carr threatened investigations and license reviews at ABC over the remarks. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regulator

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of regulator was in 1648

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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulator. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

regulator

noun
reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
1
: one that regulates
2

Legal Definition

regulator

noun
reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
: one (as a government agency) that regulates

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