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

This transparency paradox suggests that rather than banning privacy-enhancing tools outright, regulators could explore solutions that balance individual privacy with oversight mechanisms designed to flag and track illicit activity. —Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025

The move is seen as a sign regulators are shifting toward a softer stance on crypto enforcement under the Trump administration. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

After the two former regulators finished urging lawmakers to back tougher consumer protection regulations, the Senate Judiciary Committee debated the hidden fees measure. —Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regulator

• growth regulator
• regulator gene

Rhymes for regulator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

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