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
Recent Examples on the Web It’s been cited by federal regulators for safety violations. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 July 2024 In addition to the Senate probe, the tech giant is also under investigation for its warehouse injury rate by federal workplace safety regulators and the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024 In fact, in 2023, European regulators announced that a safety panel found no link between GLP-1 drugs and thyroid cancer. American College Of Lifestyle Medicine, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2024 Lawmakers and regulators alike have been pushing to close the current gap in federal oversight, which was made apparent by the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX nearly two years ago. Alex Thomas, arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for regulator 

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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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