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 effort drew support from two key regulators from former President Joe Biden’s administration, ex-CFPB director Rohit Chopra and former FTC Chair Lina Khan. Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 Spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), these reductions have impacted many public sector employees, from environmental regulators to defense contractors. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Open-source data can help insurers and regulators be better prepared to deal with changes in weather, driving patterns and consumer behavior with hyper-personalized offerings that are adjusted in real-time. Robert Clark, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Flashback: The warning comes about 14 months after iRobot's $1.4 billion deal to sell itself to Amazon collapsed amid opposition from European regulators. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 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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