regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

 also  ˈrā-

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Synonyms

• control
• controller

Examples of regulator in a Sentence

the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity

Recent Examples on the Web

The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests. —Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

The regulator criticized the bank’s anti-money laundering weaknesses. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Dec. 2024

Federal banking regulators should focus on low-income consumers with high debt and crypto holdings, the researchers added. —Christopher White, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024

The federal regulator said that Zepbound’s approval came following two placebo-controlled, randomized studies among 469 adults who did not have type 2 diabetes. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regulator

• growth regulator
• regulator gene

Medical Definition

regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər 

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Legal Definition

regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

: one (as a government agency) that regulates