regulator

noun

reg·u·la·tor | \ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər also ˈrā-

Definition of regulator

1 : one that regulates

2 : regulatory gene

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

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With these data in hand, the company plans to submit approval applications to regulators in the U.S. and Europe during the fourth quarter. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, "Zogenix to submit anti-seizure drug for approval after clinical trial confirms benefit," 12 July 2018 In April, Sinclair announced plans to sell 23 stations after the merger as part of its bid to win approval of federal regulators. — Lorraine Mirabella, baltimoresun.com, "Sinclair Broadcast will reportedly launch a free streaming TV service this year," 11 July 2018 Meanwhile, Micron and its Korean rivals are still facing an investigation by a Chinese antitrust regulator. — David Staats And Ian King, idahostatesman, "A Chinese court just retaliated against Boise's Micron. Here's why, and what it means," 5 July 2018 Last summer, Steward reported the disciplinary action to state and federal regulators, and to health insurers, which Zappala said caused his practice — and income — to shrink dramatically. — Liz Kowalczyk, BostonGlobe.com, "Steward Health Care pressured doctors to restrict referrals outside chain, suit says," 24 May 2018 The process slowed as various British regulators debated whether owning the service, and its popular Sky News channel, would give the Murdoch family too much control over media in Britain. — Meg James, latimes.com, "Comcast offers $34 billion for Sky TV, topping a bid from Fox," 11 July 2018 The company will also be assigned an auditor designated by regulators for three years starting in 2019. — Timothy W. Martin, WSJ, "South Korea Regulator Says Samsung BioLogics Violated Accounting Rules," 12 July 2018 IndyMac Bank’s assets were seized by federal regulators. — BostonGlobe.com, "This day in history," 11 July 2018 More than a month after opening for the 2018 season, four rides at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kan., remain closed to visitors after an audit by regulators found that each did not comply with the Kansas Amusement Ride Act. — Steve Vockrodt, kansascity, "A month after Schlitterbahn's opening, four rides remain closed at the KCK water park," 10 July 2018

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