regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

also ˈrā-

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Synonyms of regulator

• controller
• control

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

State air regulators recently approved updates to the program that could halve a pot of money the state receives from allowance sales to fund climate, transportation and other initiatives. — CBS News, 30 June 2026

Many regulators and agencies are targeting migration away from classical public-key cryptography in the early 2030s. — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Paramount also must win the approval of British and European regulators, who are known for drilling deeply into media matters because of their influence on society. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The recall affects certain 2018-21 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-21 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator and 2021 F-150 vehicles, the regulator said. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 June 2026

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