regulator

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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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Examples of regulator in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of regulator from the Web

Estee Lauder, one of the world’s largest cosmetics firms, is being sued by federal regulators for discriminating against men.

— jordyn holman, The Seattle Times, "Feds sue Estee Lauder over discrimination against new fathers," 30 Aug. 2017
The bank declined to comment, as did the German regulator, known as Bafin.

— steven arons, Bloomberg.com, "UBS Is Said to Be Leaning Toward Frankfurt for EU Trading Hub," 30 Aug. 2017
Regulators in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere also have approved it for that purpose.

— meredith wadman, Science | AAAS, "Brain-altering magnetic pulses could zap cocaine addiction," 29 Aug. 2017
The regulator reportedly set aside £42 million for the overall campaign, which is being financed by firms that sold the insurance.

— chad bray, New York Times, "‘Do It Now!’ U.K. Regulator Turns to Animatronic Arnold Schwarzenegger," 29 Aug. 2017
If the deal is approved by Texas regulators, Sempra will have outbid Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, who thought the utility was worth just $9 billion.

— dan mcswain, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sempra reveals Texas-sized appetite for risk," 27 Aug. 2017
In contrast, says Bea, U.S. regulators take a more reactive approach to risks.

— sarah zhang, The Atlantic, "When a Hurricane Hits an Offshore Oil Platform," 25 Aug. 2017
The latest group to denounce the website’s claims is Truth in Advertising (TINA) a consumer watchdog group that, on Tuesday, filed a formal complaint with California state regulators, calling on them to investigate Goop’s marketing.

— madeleine aggeler, The Cut, "Consumer Watchdog Group Calls Out Goop for ‘Deceptive’ Claims," 24 Aug. 2017
Further complicating the matter, critics have said regulators responsible for ensuring the safety of oil sands development are too closely tied with the industry.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "People Shouldn't Buy the Right to Steal Your Land," 9 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of regulator

1648

regulator Synonyms

Synonyms

controller, control

Related Words

actuator; button, dial, key, knob, lever, push button, selector, switch

REGULATOR Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of regulator for English Language Learners

: a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)
: an official who works for the part of the government that controls a public activity (such as banking or insurance) by making and enforcing rules